Picasso canvas reappears in public 80 years after it was painted
Published on: Sept. 19, 2025, 5:26 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
A hidden Pablo Picasso masterpiece is finally revealed after 80 years. Painted during World War II, Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat (Dora Maar), a vibrant portrait of his muse, has been privately held since 1944. This significant artwork, blending late Cubism with decorative stylization and "rare chromatic intensity," is set to be auctioned by Lucien Paris. Expected to fetch more than its €8 million reserve, this painting offers a rare glimpse into the artist's inner resistance during a turbulent time.
