You know, it's just like being a peddler. You want two breasts? Well, here you are -- two breasts. We must see to it that the man looking at the picture has at hand everything he needs to paint a nude. If you really give him everything he needs -- and the best -- he'll put everything where it belongs, with his own eyes. Each person will make for himself the kind of nude he wants, with the nude that I will have made for him.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Pablo Picasso, expresses his perspective on art and the role of the artist. Using the analogy of a peddler, Picasso suggests that an artist's goal is to present the viewer with all the necessary elements to create their own interpretation. By providing the viewer with "everything he needs," the artist empowers them to engage with the artwork and construct their own understanding or representation. Picasso emphasizes the viewer's agency in shaping their perception, ultimately arguing that the artist's creation becomes a collaboration between the artist and the viewer.

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