Woman reading 1953

"Woman Reading" is a bronze sculpture by Pablo Picasso, created in 1953. It features a reclining woman, rendered in Picasso's signature Cubist style, with fragmented and geometric forms. The woman's pose is relaxed and contemplative, her head resting on her hand as she reads. The sculpture is small, measuring just 15.5 x 35.5 cm, and is known for its bold simplicity and expressive use of form. This work exemplifies Picasso's exploration of the human figure through a simplified and abstract lens, characteristic of his later career.