In this composition created in 1937 – along with many other portraits of Dora Maar – his muse and model stares straight back at the artist: As well as to the side. The impossible becomes possible in a single cubist leap. Picasso created many oil paintings and sketches of his model and muse for around five years Dora Maar. A beautiful woman and talented photographer who was altogether a tortured soul: Characteristics which intrigued Picasso.

Dora was in her late twenties when she met the aging Picasso in a cafe bar. When they met Picasso’s passion for Marie-Thérèse Walter was fading although he was still painting her portrait: He then began to paint both his women’s portrait at the same time which created parodies within his paintings: As was to be expected from Picasso. Despite the cubist style there remains something classic in the pose and the features of Dora – While an innovative artist Picasso was ultimately a classicist and staunch traditionalist.

The hand painted reproduction we offer is painted by a professional artist to the most exacting standards: A striking and bold work of art this oil painting of Dora Maar is surely an essential addition for any lover of Picasso: From one lover to another perhaps...