Femme Debout (Woman Standing)

Description of Art: Femme Debout presents a solitary female figure standing in a composed yet expressive posture. The subject is simplified to essential lines and planes: the body is delineated with confident, angular contours while facial and limb features are suggested rather than fully detailed. The stance is both firm and elegant, embodying quiet strength.

Marina Picasso’s edition captures the original’s balance between solidity and economy—areas of shadow and light are handled with measured tonal washes rather than heavy modeling. Negative space plays a role, allowing the figure to breathe within the frame. The print’s texture and line work echo the original’s energy while clearly showcasing the geometry of form.

The work reflects a dialogue between figuration and abstraction: though clearly human, the figure also reads as sculptural, symbolic, and open to interpretation. Femme Debout invites the viewer to consider presence, posture, and the distilled essence of form.