Tate conservators detail Picasso's 1932 masterpiece in new video
The Tate's conservation team has released a detailed video analysis of Pablo Picasso's "La Donna nuda su una poltrona rossa" (Nude Woman on a Red Armchair), a large canvas from 1932 held in the museum's collection. The work, a portrait of the artist's young lover Marie-Thérèse Walter, bears an inscription on the reverse suggesting it was painted in a single session on July 27, 1932. The video examines both stylistic and technical aspects, highlighting Picasso's legendary speed and confidence in handling surface and color. The painting is part of the Tate's permanent collection in London.
Key facts
- The painting is a large canvas from the 1930s, a particularly fertile period for Picasso.
- It is held in the Tate collection in London.
- The Tate's conservation team recently worked on the artwork and produced a detailed video analysis.
- The video covers content, style, technical, and conservation aspects.
- The painting is a portrait of Picasso's young lover Marie-Thérèse Walter.
- An inscription on the back suggests it was painted in a single session on July 27, 1932.
- The work is described as a masterpiece created in one day.
- It testifies to Picasso's legendary speed and confidence in handling surfaces and colors.
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Marie-Thérèse Walter
Institutions
- Tate
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom