Painter and Model

Painter and Model

Pablo Picasso

July 20, 1970

Accession Number

184873

Medium

Black and colored crayons on brown-gray wove paper, discolored to tan, laid down on cream board

Dimensions

22 × 28 cm (8 11/16 × 11 1/16 in.)

Classification

crayon

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Albert Robin

Background & Context

Background Story

Pablo Picasso's Painter and Model (July 20, 1970) is a black and colored crayons drawing on brown-gray wove paper from the very end of the artist's career. The theme of the painter and his model was one that Picasso explored throughout his life. This late treatment shows the characteristic freedom and energy of his late style, the crayons creating vivid, expressive forms.

Cultural Impact

Picasso's late works show the artist working with undiminished energy and creativity into his ninth decade.

Why It Matters

This late drawing of a painter and model captures the creative energy of Picasso's final years.