Woman in Hat and Fur Collar by Pablo Picasso

The Woman in Hat and Fur Collar was painted by Pablo Picasso in 1937 in Paris. The woman in this painting, Marie-Therese Walter, is Picasso's lover and the mother of his daughter. Although some people may think this woman is unrecognizable at first, once you look closely you, you will be able to recognize Walter's distinct features Picasso purposely included. This painting is meant to turn this woman into a figure of sensuality. This artwork was created during "the Marie-Therese Walter period." I chose this painting because I enjoyed how the front view and the profile view of the woman is merged into an individual image. I enjoyed the bright colors used and the direction the eyes are in.