Painter Picking up His Brush 1927 - 1928

"Painter Picking Up His Brush" (1927-1928) is an etching by Pablo Picasso, depicting a nude artist hunched over his canvas. The artist is seen reaching for his brush, while a nude model sits passively to the right. The composition is fragmented, highlighting Picasso's signature style of Cubism, as it fractures the human form and uses sharp, angular lines. The background is filled with a tangled network of lines, emphasizing the interplay between abstraction and figuration that defines the artist's work. This print is a powerful example of Picasso's exploration of the human figure and the creative process itself, showcasing his artistic prowess and mastery of line.