The shadow 1953

"The Shadow," created in 1953 by Pablo Picasso, is a Cubist oil painting depicting a shadowy figure, its back turned to the viewer, in the foreground, while a reclining nude figure is visible through a doorway in the background. The composition is fragmented and geometric, characteristic of Picasso's Cubist style, which emphasizes form and structure over traditional representation. This painting showcases Picasso's exploration of perspective and space, capturing the fleeting nature of reality through abstract forms and vibrant color.