Woman with child 1962

Here we have Pablo Picasso’s ‘Woman with Child’, made with oil on canvas. Looking closely, you can see the expressive brushwork. The paint is applied in visible strokes, creating texture and depth. The colours, though muted, are rich and layered, giving the painting a sense of warmth. This wasn't simply about depicting a scene; it was about exploring the potential of paint itself. Picasso was engaging with a long tradition of oil painting, but he was also pushing against its established boundaries. In his hands, paint becomes more than just a medium for representation. It's a material to be manipulated, explored, and experimented with. Understanding the materials and processes behind this painting helps us appreciate Picasso's genius. It reminds us that art is not just about what is depicted, but how it is made, challenging the traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.