Picasso Femme au Chapeau Raye Print

Although a distorted representation, this bust of a woman may be a reference to Dora Maar, recognisable by her brown hair and her fondness for hats. The volumes of her head and torso are indicated by fine parallel lines rather than shading. While Maar’s set mouth and anxious eyes within a twisted muti-planar face suggest profound disquiet, relating to the political context leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War, a vibrant use of colour brings a decorative joy and brilliance to her presence.

An anti-fascist activist, Maar played a decisive role in Picasso’s political engagement, particularly in the creation of his masterpiece Guernica, 1937.

Buste de femme au chapeau rayé [Bust of a woman wearing a striped hat] 3 June 1939

15.2 x 22.8cm (image only)
27.8 x 35.2 x 0.1cm (including white matting)
made in New Zealand

Unframed prints can be shipped both nationally and internationally, framed prints are only available to be shipped within Aotearoa, New Zealand.