Picasso Ingres: Face to Face

This publication explores the parallels and differences between Picassos Woman with a Book and Ingress Madame Moitessier, two extraordinary interrelated works. The first essay focuses on the twelve-year gestation of Ingress Madame Moitessier, while the second essay traces the development of Picassos Woman with a Book. The final essay explores the artists shared interest in the relationship between nude and clothed bodies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: National Gallery Company Ltd

This publication delves into a comprehensive exploration of two extraordinary interrelated works: Picassos Woman with a Book (1932) and Ingress Madame Moitessier (1844-56). Each painting is analyzed in depth, shedding light on the fascinating parallels and distinctions between the artists' techniques and artistic aspirations.

The first essay delves into the twelve-year journey of Ingress Madame Moitessier, focusing on the pivotal role of drawings in shaping the composition and the sitter's active involvement in determining her portrayal. The second essay traces the development of Picassos Woman with a Book, one of the artist's most celebrated likenesses of his young lover, Marie-Thérèse Walter. Unlike Ingress, which took several years to complete, Woman with a Book was painted in a matter of days.

The final essay explores the artists shared interest in the interplay between nude and clothed bodies, unveiling the profound connection between Picassos engagement with Madame Moitessier and the vitality that infuses Woman with a Book.

Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 232 x 271 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781857096828