Portrait of Léonide Massine 1919

Pablo Picasso's 1919 charcoal drawing "Portrait of Léonide Massine" depicts the famous Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. The work is known for its expressive lines and the way Picasso captures Massine's intensity and presence, a hallmark of the artist's portraiture. The subject's eyes are particularly striking, emphasized by the artist's masterful use of shading. This piece reflects Picasso's exploration of portraiture during his Cubist period, where he experimented with different ways of depicting the human form.