Maria Agustina Sarmiento (Velazquez) 1957

"Maria Agustina Sarmiento (Velazquez)" is a 1957 portrait by Pablo Picasso. It depicts Maria Agustina Sarmiento, the subject of a famous portrait by Diego Velázquez. Picasso's work uses bold, expressive brushstrokes and a simplified, almost cubist style to capture the essence of Sarmiento. This powerful and dynamic interpretation reflects Picasso's fascination with the history of art, particularly with the works of his Spanish predecessors. This work serves as a great example of Picasso's artistic vocabulary and the way he reimagined traditional portraiture in his own unique style.