1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Head of a Woman in Profile is a 1905 by Pablo Picasso, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman’s head turned to the side, her hair pulled back in a loose bun. The lines are quick and sketchy, especially in her hair, which looks like tangled strokes. Her face is simple, with just a few marks for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The artist focused on shape and movement over detail—her neck and shoulders are barely suggested. This style feels more like a quick study than a finished portrait. If you like this loose, sketchy approach, look up *sfumato* next.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
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