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One afternoon on January 24th, 1932, at 50 years old, Picasso chose to portray his then 24-year-old mistress, Marie-Thérèse Walter. The painting belongs to Picasso’s period of distorted works, incorporating oversimplified outlines and contrasted colors; resembling early Fauvism. This particular work is renowned for its blatant eroticism. Her hands are placed over her pubic triangle while her breasts are partly exposed. Most noted repeatedly amongst critics is an erect penis, presumably symbolizing Picasso’s, in the upturned face of Marie-Thérèse Walter. This may potentially symbolize the act of sex itself or the artist’s possession or influence on the model.
SKU: 4165
Creator: Pablo Picasso
Date: 1932
Original Medium: Oil on canvas
Location: Private Collection
© Succession Picasso 2013
The Dream
by: Pablo Picasso
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Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like a wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.

One afternoon on January 24th, 1932, at 50 years old, Picasso chose to portray his then 24-year-old mistress, Marie-Thérèse Walter. The painting belongs to Picasso’s period of distorted works, incorporating oversimplified outlines and contrasted colors; resembling early Fauvism. This particular work is renowned for its blatant eroticism. Her hands are placed over her pubic triangle while her breasts are partly exposed. Most noted repeatedly amongst critics is an erect penis, presumably symbolizing Picasso’s, in the upturned face of Marie-Thérèse Walter. This may potentially symbolize the act of sex itself or the artist’s possession or influence on the model.
SKU: 4165
Creator: Pablo Picasso
Date: 1932
Original Medium: Oil on canvas
Location: Private Collection
© Succession Picasso 2013
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All orders are printed per order. Prints are shipped approximately 1 to 3 business days after order is placed.
Framed prints are shipped approximately 7-10 business days after order is placed.
Return Policy
Item can be returned within 30 days or if damaged in shipping. For any items damaged in shipping, the shipping box must be retained in order for us to process a refund or exchange. View the full return policy.

We Offer High Quality
Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.