The Fortune 1901

pablopicasso

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Fortune" is a pastel on paper artwork created in 1901 by Pablo Picasso. It depicts a woman in a blue gown, with a dramatic, almost theatrical pose. Her red hair is piled high and she is gazing downward, suggesting a moment of contemplation or sadness. The work is characteristic of Picasso's early Blue Period, which is known for its somber color palette and melancholic themes. Picasso's signature in the bottom left corner adds to the authenticity of the piece.