Woman with her ​​hair in a small bun by Pablo Picasso

Woman with her ​​hair in a small bun 1904

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painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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oil painting

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intimism

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expressionism

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early-renaissance

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realism

Copyright: Public domain US

This is Pablo Picasso's 'Woman with her hair in a small bun' from 1904, and it's easy to get lost in the melancholic blue hues. It’s a reminder that art isn’t just about the final image, but about the process of seeing and feeling. There's a quietness in the application, see how the paint seems almost diluted, like watercolour, yet still holding a tactile quality. The brushstrokes are visible, capturing a sense of fleeting emotion, there are ghostly marks and textures that let you see right back into the making of the work. Look at the delicate line around her jaw; it's like a whispered contour that defines her profile with such simplicity. This piece reminds me of the work of Paula Modersohn-Becker, who also explored similar depths of feeling with a muted palette. Ultimately, it's a piece that invites multiple readings, existing in the space between representation and emotional evocation.

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