In "The Straw Hat" (1921–1922), held in the collection of the Centre Pompidou Museum of Modern Art, there isn't even the shadow of a hat; it becomes a play on words. At the top left is written "The Straw Hat" followed by a question mark, then a curved thin line divides the picture, with a nearly squ
Straw Hat 1921~1922, Centre Pompidou Collection. In 'Straw Hat,' there is not even a shadow of the hat, turning it into a word game. The upper left corner features the words 'Straw Hat' followed by a question mark, and the composition is divided by a curved thin line. At the end of this line is attached a nearly square label bearing the name Marthe Chenal, with Picabia's signature below. Along the center of the curved line is a row of written text, intended for those who wish to appreciate it! You might wonder if this is truly a painting? Yes, unquestionably, it is a painting.
