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
story of the work:

"Weeping Woman I" by Pablo Picasso is part of a series depicting the motif of a woman in anguish, which serves as an extension of the themes explored in his earlier work, "Guernica," reflecting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. Printed by Roger Lacourière, the piece exemplifies Picasso's exploration of emotional expression through distorted forms and vivid colors, capturing the universal suffering of war.

Description of the work:

"Weeping Woman I" by Pablo Picasso, printed by Roger Lacourière, is a monochromatic print executed in drypoint, aquatint, and etching techniques, characterized by its intricate line work and textural contrasts. The composition features a distorted female visage, marked by angular forms and expressive lines, capturing a sense of anguish and emotional intensity.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Weeping Woman I