Reclining on a sofa, the nude female model looks backward toward her raised feet as the painter renders her portrait. Comprised of short, wavy lines, this scene by Pablo Picasso focuses on the interaction between the painter and the model in regard to the practice of portraiture. Estate of Picasso, (Marina Picasso) pencil signature and embossed blindstamp lower right. Ink stamp verso 'Approved by the heirs of Pablo Picasso'.