{"product_id":"olga-in-a-mantilla-pablo-picasso","title":"Olga in a Mantilla - Pablo Picasso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1917 portrait of Olga Khokhlova by Pablo Picasso, rendered in a restrained, neoclassical style featuring the subject in a traditional Spanish mantilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1917, this portrait depicts Olga Khokhlova, a Russian ballerina and Picasso's first wife. During this period, Picasso moved away from the radical fragmentation of Cubism, adopting a more restrained, classical approach. This shift was influenced by his travels in Italy and his exposure to Renaissance art, as well as his life with Khokhlova, who preferred a more traditional aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Picasso captures his subject wearing a traditional Spanish mantilla, a lace veil draped over a high comb. The composition is formal and balanced, focusing on the sitter's steady gaze and the texture of the lace. The palette is muted, relying on soft creams, whites, and subtle shadows to define the form. The attention to detail in the lace pattern demonstrates a technical precision that contrasts with his earlier, more experimental works. The background remains simple, ensuring the viewer's attention stays on the subject's face and the delicate fabric of her attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait belongs to a series of works from the late 1910s that reflect Picasso's engagement with Ingres and other classical masters. It is a study of character and costume, rendered with a calm, deliberate hand. The painting provides a glimpse into the domestic life of the artist during a period of personal and stylistic transition. By choosing a subject rooted in Spanish tradition, Picasso explores his own heritage through the lens of his wife's presence. The work remains a clear example of his ability to adapt his technique to suit different subjects and moods, moving between the avant-garde and the traditional with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/polly-kane-childe-hassam\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePolly Kane by Childe Hassam\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/young-woman-with-a-turban-jacques-louis-david\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYoung Woman with a Turban by Jacques-Louis David\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pablo-picasso\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Pablo Picasso →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pablo Picasso","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147217502543,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147220779343,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147220812111,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147220844879,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147220877647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Olga-in-a-Mantilla_Poster_CompositorV1_1792125077702.jpg?v=1792296606","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/olga-in-a-mantilla-pablo-picasso","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}