Picasso szignóval (Másolat!)

41 × 30.5 cm, pastel, canvas, signed: “Picasso”. – A profile portrait of a small child depicted in a salon-like manner, set against a dark, smoky background. The reddish-blonde hair glimmers vividly with bright ochre-orange pastel strokes, coming to life through circular motions, while the skin tone is built from rosy and pale gray shades, with delicate white highlights at the corner of the eyes and on the cheeks. The white collared dress features a chalky, dry application, providing a counterpoint to the mass of the head; the entire composition is made decorative by an aura-like rim light that stands out from the background. The technique, style, and aesthetic evoke the world of Central European pastel portraits from the 1920s and 30s; the signature “Picasso” alone is not conclusive evidence, as the work is not documented in the essential catalogs of his oeuvre.