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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cubist-style artwork titled "Shadow player" by Pablo Picasso. A faceless figure made from cut-out pieces of paper or cardboard in shades of black, brown, yellow, and red, with white accents. The figure wears a dark outfit with wide-legged pants and a belt, and has a protruding nose and chin. The body is angled to the left, with one arm extended outward and the other bent at the elbow. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Donkey skin, cord
Culture
China
Dimensions
297 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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