Two nude women

"Two Nude Women" exemplifies Picasso's African Period (1906–1909), where his Surrealism-influenced style draws heavily from African sculpture, especially masks and ancient Egyptian art, blending it with Iberian sculpture and European masters like Cézanne and El Greco. This nude painting (nu) explores simplified, abstracted forms characteristic of proto-Cubism, emphasizing geometric shapes and dissonant perspectives. Picasso’s fascination with African art during this period marked a shift toward innovative visual language, which would forge the path toward Cubism and influence modern art's evolution.