Pablo Picasso’s Woman in an Armchair (1916) is a striking example of his post-Cubist phase, blending elements of Cubism with a renewed interest in more classical forms. Created during the aftermath of World War I, this painting reflects a transitional period in Picasso’s career, often referred to as his "Crystal" or "Classical" period, when he began to move away from the highly fragmented forms of early Cubism toward a more restrained, yet still abstract style.
The woman, seated in an armchair, is depicted with simplified geometric shapes, but her figure is more recognizable and less deconstructed than in Picasso’s earlier Cubist works. The composition features a balance of soft curves and angular forms, highlighting Picasso’s mastery of both abstraction and representation. The figure's posture, hands, and face are stylized, yet they retain a sense of weight and volume, suggesting Picasso’s renewed interest in the human form during this period.
The color palette of Woman in an Armchair is muted, with shades of gray, brown, and beige, lending the painting a sense of calm and introspection. The interplay of light and shadow on the figure and the chair creates a subtle depth, while the background remains abstract, composed of flat planes and minimal detail. This contrast between the simplified form of the woman and the abstracted space around her is characteristic of Picasso’s work during this time.
In Woman in an Armchair, Picasso skillfully combines his Cubist experimentation with a more classical approach to figure painting, resulting in a work that is both modern and timeless. The painting reflects his continued exploration of form, space, and composition, while also marking a moment of artistic evolution as he moved towards a more figurative style after the radical abstractions of his earlier Cubist works.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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