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
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.