A hidden secret was revealed by researchers: a surprising discovery was made in one of the first paintings by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Perhaps none of us were prepared for such a feat! During the detailed analysis of the work “Le Moulin de la Galette”, 1900, by Pablo Picasso, experts identified a mysterious dark brown spot at the bottom of the frame.
Later, it was possible to identify the figure of a small dog. Fascinating is the fact that the artist himself tried to conceal the presence of the animal.
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The painting depicts a lively Parisian dance hall, where people are depicted dancing, wearing top hats and red lipstick.
Using a technique called X-ray fluorescence imaging spectroscopy, the researchers were able to identify the presence of the dog in the artwork.
The dog is believed to be a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a popular breed at the time the painting was created.
According to Megan Fontanella, curator of modern art at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the discovery of the hidden dog in Picasso's painting was surprising to her.
She mentioned that this revelation completely changes how someone would have previously interpreted the work.
The dog, who is described as adorable, was in the foreground, looking almost directly at the viewer, with a charming red bow. The painting has been on display at the Guggenheim Museum for several decades without them being able to notice the difference.
At the time Picasso painted the work, he was just 19 years old, and the reasons why he chose to depict the dog are still unknown.
However, it is intriguing to observe that, in trying to obscure it, the artist used quick brushstrokes, leaving a subtle and almost ghostly presence of the dog in the painting, as Barten pointed out. This artistic choice adds an element of mystery and curiosity to the work.
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