This painting is from 1932. The dating is important here, as it characterizes the period of the emergence of the great artist’s new muse. At this time, Picasso lives secludedly in his estate near Paris, which he acquired in 1930. His wife Olga Khokhlova rarely visits the estate, she is attracted by Paris, moreover, there is discord in the family. Picasso has a new lover, a new muse — Marie-Therese Voltaire. She inspired the artist to do a number of works in the field of painting and sculpture, including this portrait.

Author of the second work: Helen Yushkova.