The artwork titled “Portrait of Jacqueline” was created by Pablo Picasso in 1957. This painting, an oil on canvas, is a notable example of the Cubist art movement and is sized at 89 by 116 centimeters. It is a portrait genre piece and is currently housed at the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, Spain.
In the artwork, the subject, Jacqueline, is depicted in the distinctive Cubist style, characterized by fragmented and abstracted forms that break away from traditional representational art to portray multiple viewpoints simultaneously. Picasso’s use of bold, contrasting colors and sharp geometric shapes captures the essence of the sitter while also exploring the boundaries of perception and form. The predominance of greens, blues, yellows, and reds creates a striking visual impact, foregrounding the subject against a non-descript background that nonetheless provides a sense of depth. The work possesses an internal rhythm created by the interaction of colors and forms, and exposes the Cubist interest in redefining the way we perceive the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional plane. The artwork also features a date inscribed by the artist, providing a direct and personal connection to the time of its creation.