Artwork Description

Pablo Picasso – "Figure (Portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter)," Marina Picasso Estate Lithograph

Artist: Pablo Picasso
Title: Figure (Portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter)
Date of Original: 1936
Year Printed: 1979–1982
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Dimensions (Unframed): 29 x 22 inches
Dimensions (Framed): 40 x 30 inches
Edition: Marina Picasso Estate Lithograph Collection
Printer: Laurent Marcel Salinas (Chromist)
Publisher: Estate of Picasso (Marina Picasso)
Condition: Good
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

This striking lithograph is a posthumous edition from the Marina Picasso Estate, capturing Pablo Picasso’s portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter in his mature style. Rendered with expressive outlines and an exquisite chromatic refinement, the composition balances strong color contrasts—such as the bold interplay of blue and yellow in the foreground—with delicately modulated pastel hues in the background. The near-complete abstraction of the figure reflects Picasso’s unique approach to form and emotion, while the soft yet dynamic brushwork emphasizes the dreamlike quality often associated with his portraits of Marie-Thérèse.

Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso’s muse and lover, was a central figure in many of his works during the 1930s. This portrait exemplifies the artist’s fascination with her distinctive features, which he often depicted with sensuous curves and flowing compositions, showcasing a deep personal and artistic connection.

About the Artist:
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, co-founding Cubism and continuously pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. His work spans a variety of periods and styles, from the melancholic Blue Period to the revolutionary Cubist movement and beyond. The Portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter belongs to a period of great personal and creative passion, where Picasso’s mastery of color and abstraction reached new heights.