Femme au béret orange et au col de fourrure 1937

Here we have Picasso's "Woman with an Orange Beret and Fur Collar", where the color palette is a playful mix of bright, almost childlike hues, and you can tell he's not aiming for realism but something more emotionally resonant. Looking closely, you can almost feel the texture of the paint; it’s like he's wrestling with the medium, layering color upon color. It makes me wonder what brushes he used, or if he even used brushes at all. Take a look at the way he’s rendered her face. The juxtaposition of the pink and the black creates a sense of depth and mystery. It’s as if he’s inviting us to see her not just as a portrait, but as an idea. It reminds me of Matisse, actually, in the way he simplifies forms and celebrates the joy of color. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is about asking questions, not providing answers.