What is the meaning of the painting the Weeping Woman?
unspeakable grief and pain
Weeping Woman is an iconic image of unspeakable grief and pain, representing universal suffering. The fragmented features and the use of acid green and purple heighten the painting’s emotional intensity. The model for the Weeping Woman was Picasso’s partner Dora Maar, a passionate, strong and intelligent woman.
Why did Pablo Picasso paint the Weeping Woman?
Picasso painted both works during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). It was in response to the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica. The attack was carried out in April 1937 by Nazi Germany’s air force, in support of Spain’s Nationalist forces. Hundreds of people were killed.
What Colours are used in the Weeping Woman?
Picasso frequently used a monochrome or even a grisaille palette when evoking pain and suffering. By contrast, the palette used in “Weeping Woman” incorporates all the major colours, including: red, yellow, blue, as well as orange, green and brown.
What did Picasso say about the Weeping Woman?
Françoise Gilot related that Picasso had said, “For me she’s the weeping woman. For years I’ve painted her in tortured forms, not through sadism, and not with pleasure, either; just obeying a vision that forced itself on me”.
What is the style of the weeping woman?
CubismThe Weeping Woman / Period
Where is the weeping woman now?
Theft of The Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria’s Weeping Woman | |
---|---|
Year | 18 October 1937 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 55 cm × 46 cm (22 in × 18 in) |
Location | National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne |
What is the style of The Weeping Woman?
How much is The Weeping Woman worth?
$100 million
Weeping Woman is now valued by Sotheby’s in excess of $100 million so it is difficult to argue it wasn’t a good purchase. And it was mostly privately funded.
What is the size of the weeping woman?
2′ 0″ x 1′ 7″The Weeping Woman / Dimensions