Title:  'The French Prostitute'
Artist: Pablo Picasso (Manner of) 
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 28 inches
Signature: Not specified
Condition Report: Overall in good condition, with some surface dirt due to storage

Description:
This original oil painting on canvas, attributed to Pablo Picasso, presents a striking portrait of a French prostitute. The composition is bold yet simple, employing heavy use of color and expressive brushwork that evoke the raw emotion and intensity characteristic of Picasso’s work. The portrayal captures the depth and complexity of the subject, with an emphasis on form and emotion over realism.

Executed with strong, gestural strokes, the painting showcases Picasso’s mastery of abstraction, possibly reflecting influences from his Blue or Rose Periods, or hinting at the proto-Cubist style that later defined his work. The use of thick impasto and dramatic contrasts contributes to the evocative and introspective nature of the piece.

About the Artist:
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and theater designer, widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He was the co-founder of Cubism, along with Georges Braque, revolutionizing artistic perspective through fragmented and geometric forms. Picasso’s extensive body of work spans multiple artistic periods, including the Blue Period, Rose Period, African-influenced Period, Cubism, and Surrealism.

Throughout his career, Picasso challenged conventional artistic norms, pioneering new forms of visual expression that continue to inspire artists worldwide. His works remain some of the most valuable and sought-after pieces in the art world, cementing his legacy as a true icon of modern art.