The seated model is captured from behind by Picasso, who chose this angle in order to communicate a certain message about her life, namely a disconnect from mainstream society. In this way, there are clear similarities with The Old Guitarist, where a similarly raw and honest portrait captures some of society's problems.
Blue Nude
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Blue dominates this portrait, as Picasso continues to portray his inner sadness through the colour schemes of his work. A recent bereavement is believed to have inspired this sombre work, contrasting wildly against the more upbeat works of his career, such as Mediterranean Landscape and some of his animal sketches.
