09/02/2026
In his later years, Picasso returned to a subject that fascinated him throughout his career: the relationship between the artist and the model. In this vibrant, large-format drawing, the two figures recline side by side, connected through flowing lines and softly modeled forms. The young draftsman—resembling the Dutch master Rembrandt in his painter’s smock and sturdy shoes—sits alongside a relaxed, full-figured model, creating an intimate scene of creativity and connection.
Rendered in luminous pastels of yellow, blue, ocher, and slate gray, the composition celebrates the act of making art and the enduring bond between artist and subject.
Discover how Picasso reflected on his own creative process in "Picasso–Klee–Matisse: Masterpieces from the Museum Berggruen."
✨ Visit the exhibition and explore the relationships, inspirations, and artistic dialogues that shaped Picasso’s final decades. Tickets available at mfah.org/masterpieces
Pablo Picasso, "The Painter and His Model," 1971, colored chalk, ink with wash on paper, Museum Berggruen, Neue Nationalgalerie, Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin. © 2026 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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