1969 Homme Е la coupe Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1962-1973

The drawing presents a figure engaged in what appears to be a gesture of offering or presentation. A central male form dominates the composition; his face is rendered with large, somewhat melancholic eyes and simplified features, suggesting vulnerability rather than strength. He holds aloft an object resembling a stemmed glass, within which a vibrant red sphere resides. This element immediately draws attention and introduces a symbolic weight to the scene.
The figure’s body is enveloped in a chaotic network of lines and shapes, primarily executed in blue and orange hues. These lines do not define form with precision but rather create an agitated, almost claustrophobic environment around him. The effect is one of confinement or psychological pressure. A sense of fragmentation pervades the work; limbs are suggested rather than fully depicted, contributing to a feeling of instability.
Around the central figure, other forms emerge from the tangle of lines – what might be interpreted as hands, facial features, and abstract shapes that resist easy categorization. These elements seem to swirl around him, further emphasizing his isolation within this complex visual field. The artist employed a loose, expressive line quality throughout, using colored pencils with visible strokes that contribute to the drawing’s raw energy.
The date 19.8.69 is inscribed in the lower right corner, providing a specific temporal anchor for the work. This detail, combined with the overall aesthetic, hints at an exploration of themes related to human connection, fragility, and perhaps even disillusionment – common concerns within artistic expression during that period. The offering of the glass, whether literal or metaphorical, suggests a gesture of hope or vulnerability extended into an uncertain world.