Francis Picabia (Paris, France, 1879 - 1953) "Female nude" Charcoal drawing on paper. Signed. 29,5 x 22,5 cm. The paper is quite darkened by sunlight. The white margin shown in the last picture shows the original colour of the paper.  Francis Picabia was a French avant-garde artist of Spanish origin who stood out, as noted by the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in its artist profile, "for his free spirit and great versatility in changing styles according to his own impulses." Thus, throughout his nomadic artistic career spanning France, Spain, the United States, and Switzerland, he engaged with and left an impact on multiple contemporary styles such as Impressionism, Orphism, Surrealism, and the Dada movement. He had connections with figures like Alfred Stieglitz, Tristan Tzara, Hans Arp, André Breton, and Marcel Duchamp, with whom he formed a close friendship. His versatility is not limited exclusively to styles: he experimented with various techniques, including figurative painting, drawing, and collage. His art is characterized by shifts in themes, yet it consistently remains within the realm of "the imaginary and symbolic," as stated by the CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona). Furthermore, his artistic exploration extended beyond painting into other disciplines, such as set design—for instance, his work on René Clair's film Entr'acte —and literature, where he collaborated with several magazines and founded others, like the magazine 391 in Barcelona. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía has numerous paintings by the artist in its collection. Countless exhibitions of his work have been held in museums worldwide, as can be seen on his official website (https://www.picabia.com/ ). Reference bibliography: - Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. (s.f.). “Francis Picabia”. https://www.museothyssen.org/coleccion/artistas/picabia-francis - Centre de Cultura Contemporànea de Barcelona. (s.f.). “Francis Picabia”. https://www.cccb.org/es/participantes/ficha/francis-picabia/12170 - Fundació Tàpies. (s.f.). “Francis Picabia. Máquinas y españolas”. https://fundaciotapies.org/es/exposicio/francis-picabia-maquinas-y-espanolas/