Weeping Woman I

Pablo Picasso

Created:
Movement:
13697
Cubism
key Notes:
Cubist distortion, Emotional anguish
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Dimensions:
Plate: 69.5 × 49.7 cm (27 3/8 × 19 5/8 in.); Sheet: 77.4 × 56.8 cm (30 1/2 × 22 3/8 in.)
medium:
Drypoint, aquatint, and etching, with scraping, on copper in black on ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Easy
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Weeping Woman I by Pablo Picasso

Weeping Woman I, created by Pablo Picasso in 1937, is a poignant example of his exploration of emotional depth through the medium of printmaking. Utilizing techniques such as drypoint, aquatint, and etching, with scraping on copper, Picasso achieved a complex interplay of textures and tones on ivory laid paper. This work is part of a series that reflects the anguish and suffering depicted in his larger masterpiece, Guernica, which was a response to the bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War. The Weeping Woman series is emblematic of Picasso's ability to convey intense emotion and political commentary through abstract forms and distorted figures. Picasso, a leading figure in the development of modern art, continually pushed the boundaries of artistic expression throughout his prolific career. His innovative approach to form and technique has left a lasting impact on the art world, influencing countless artists and movements.

Description of the work:

Weeping Woman I by Pablo Picasso

"Weeping Woman I," created by Pablo Picasso, employs drypoint, aquatint, and etching techniques with scraping on copper, rendered in black on ivory laid paper. This artwork, characterized by its Cubist style, depicts a fragmented and emotionally charged portrayal of a woman's face, reflecting the artist's exploration of grief and suffering.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Weeping Woman I