Stylized Woman's Head on Black Background, Pablo Picasso, November 2, 1945
Pablo Picasso, portraitPablo PicassoSpanish, 1881–1973

Stylized Woman's Head on Black Background

November 2, 1945 · Print

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Where is “Stylized Woman's Head on Black Background” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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1955.551

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In the life of Pablo Picasso

The whole life
  1. 1940–1944

    Life in Occupied Paris

    During the German occupation Picasso remained in Paris; his style did not conform to the Nazi ideal of art, he did not exhibit and was harassed by the Gestapo, but he continued to work.

  2. 1944

    Beginning of His Relationship with Françoise Gilot

    After the liberation of Paris, the 63-year-old Picasso began a relationship with the young painter Françoise Gilot; their children Claude (1947) and Paloma (1949) were born. In 1953 Gilot left him, taking the children.

  3. 1944

    Joining the French Communist Party

    Picasso joined the French Communist Party and remained a member until the end of his life.

  4. autumn 1947

    Beginning of Ceramic Work in Vallauris

    Picasso began working at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, captivated by the craft: he produced numerous dishes, decorative plates, jugs, and figurines.

  5. 15 May 1947

    Son born: Claude Picasso

All works

On view at Art Institute of Chicago

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