{"product_id":"portrait-of-dora-maar-pablo-picasso","title":"Portrait of Dora Maar - Pablo Picasso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1937 portrait of Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso, featuring his characteristic use of geometric forms, bold outlines, and non-naturalistic colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePablo Picasso painted this portrait of the photographer and artist Dora Maar in 1937. During this period, Picasso frequently depicted Maar, who was his companion and muse. The work demonstrates the artist's approach to portraiture, where he deconstructs the human face into geometric planes and non-naturalistic colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in a seated position, resting her head against her hand. Her face is split into distinct zones of green and yellow, which creates a sense of psychological tension. Picasso employs a flattened perspective, typical of his later Cubist works, where the background and foreground merge into a series of bold, colour-blocked areas. The red and orange walls behind the figure provide a stark contrast to the cool tones of her skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait avoids traditional modelling or soft shading. Instead, Picasso uses heavy black outlines to define the features, such as the large, almond-shaped eyes and the sharp angle of the nose. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the subject's expression and posture. By using such an unconventional palette, Picasso moves away from realistic representation to focus on the emotional state of the sitter. The painting remains a clear example of how the artist manipulated form and colour to convey character, rather than mere physical likeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/figure-cubiste-albert-gleizes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFigure Cubiste - Albert Gleizes — Albert Gleizes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pablo Picasso","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865815748943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865836851535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865836884303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865836917071,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865836949839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Dora-Maar_Poster_CompositorV1_1790164199520.jpg?v=1790164489","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-dora-maar-pablo-picasso","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}