1970 Portrait dhomme au chapeau gris Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1962-1973

Here we see a portrait rendered in a style characterized by angularity and distortion, typical of a cubist approach. The subject is depicted as a man wearing a dark hat with what appears to be white trim or hair cascading down the sides of his face. His features are elongated and simplified; the nose is particularly prominent, extending almost directly upwards from the center of his face. Eyes are rendered in a stylized manner, conveying an impression of intensity or perhaps introspection.
The color palette is restrained, dominated by shades of gray and black for the figures face and hat, contrasted with a vibrant green jacket. The background presents as a warm orange hue, which serves to highlight the subject while also creating a sense of depth.
Notably, the man appears to be seated before an easel, indicated by the presence of two angled supports extending from behind him towards a surface laden with what seem to be brushes and painting implements. This detail suggests that the portrait is not merely a representation of a person but potentially a self-portrait or a depiction of an artist at work.
The overall impression is one of deliberate fragmentation and reassembly, challenging conventional notions of realistic representation. The figure’s pose and expression are ambiguous, inviting multiple interpretations regarding his character and state of mind. Theres a sense of formality conveyed by the hat and jacket, yet this is undermined by the unconventional rendering of his features, creating an intriguing tension between tradition and innovation.

The date 2.6.70 and the Roman numeral II are visible in the upper left corner, providing contextual information about the works creation.