Head of woman

"Head of Woman" is a powerful portrait by Pablo Picasso, created during his Cubism period. The painting, rendered in oil, features a distorted, emotionally intense depiction of Dora Maar, Picasso's muse and lover. The artwork is part of a series known as the Weeping Woman, produced in response to the tragedy of the Guernica bombing during the Spanish Civil War. Its fragmented panel composition emphasizes emotional turmoil, and Picasso's innovative use of gouache elements adds to its vivid, textured appearance.