Another sketch made for “Family of Saltimbanques” is the painting Spanish Woman from Mallorca. In this female character, Picasso conveyed romantic and spiritually elevated beauty. The Spanish woman is wearing blue clothes and a traditional Mallorcan headwear — the rebocillo. The artist draws her figure with a fine line and emphasizes her elegant gesture. The model’s eyes are not elaborated in detail, making her look aloof. To the cold bluish hues, Picasso added the light ochre tone of the cardboard, leaving it unpainted in places. This effect makes the character seem almost ethereal.
Spanish Woman from Mallorca
Creation period
1905
Dimensions
67x51 cm
67х51
67х51
Technique
cardboard, tempera, watercolor, gouache
Collection
Exhibition
10
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Spanish Woman from Mallorca
Creation period
1905
Dimensions
67x51 cm
67х51
67х51
Technique
cardboard, tempera, watercolor, gouache
Collection
Exhibition
10
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