1962 TИte de femme au chapeau I Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1962-1973

The composition presents a fragmented female figure, rendered in a style characterized by geometric abstraction and multiple perspectives. The face is deconstructed into planes, with features seemingly displaced and reassembled. A dark hat dominates the upper portion of the image, its form similarly fractured and angular.
Here we see a stark contrast between the cool greens and blues that define the background and much of the facial structure, and the warmer tones – ochre, grey, and hints of orange – used to delineate other planes. This color division contributes to the sense of spatial disorientation and visual complexity. The eyes are particularly striking; one is rendered with a pronounced, almost exaggerated pupil, while the other appears more simplified and distant. This asymmetry creates an unsettling effect, suggesting a duality or internal conflict within the subject.
The artist employed thick brushstrokes, imparting a tactile quality to the surface of the painting. These marks emphasize the materiality of the paint itself and contribute to the overall sense of dynamism. The lines are not smooth or flowing; instead, they are sharp and angular, reinforcing the fractured nature of the depicted form.
Beyond the purely visual elements, the work evokes a feeling of psychological intensity. The disjointed features and fragmented perspective suggest an exploration of identity – a questioning of how we perceive ourselves and others. The hat, often associated with status or concealment, here becomes another element in this deconstruction, perhaps hinting at a loss of self or a deliberate masking of emotions. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos, where the familiar form of a human face is subjected to an analytical process that reveals its inherent instability.