Pablo Picasso's 1901 painting "Portrait of Mateu Fernandez de Soto," from his Blue Period, has unveiled a hidden figure beneath its surface via advanced imaging technology. This unexpected discovery emphasizes the layers of Picasso's artistic process. Experts believe the portrait of a woman, revealed through X-ray and infrared imaging, was likely created a few months prior to the final work, highlighting Picasso's tendency to reuse canvases. The identity of the woman remains a mystery, sparking speculation about her potential connections to Picasso, such as being a friend or model.
This finding provides further insight into the process of the painter's work during this pivotal time in his life.
According to the Courtald Gallery in London, advanced X-ray and infrared imaging technology uncovered a portrait of a woman beneath the image of Soto.
Her posture and style resemble those found in several other works depicting seated women that Picasso created in the same year.
Experts estimate this underlying portrait was created a few months before the final piece.
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