Picasso sculpture i Kristinehamn

The 15-meter-tall concrete structure depicts a woman's face in profile, consisting of two concrete slabs mounted on a central pillar at Vålösundet.

In 1965, Norwegian artist Carl Nesjar constructed this monumental sculpture based on Pablo Picasso's design, marking the first large-scale concrete Picasso sculpture worldwide.

The structure represents Jacqueline, Picasso's wife, through innovative concrete engraving techniques developed by Nesjar in collaboration with architect Erling Viksjø.

Located 7 kilometers from Kristinehamn center, visitors can reach the sculpture through a waterfront path, accessible every day without entrance fees.

The sculpture materialized after Picasso granted free construction rights, leading to its acquisition by Kristinehamn municipality for 150,000 Swedish kronor.

Location: Kristinehamn Municipality

Inception: 1965

Creator: Carl Nesjar, Pablo Picasso

Height: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 59.27327,14.05161

Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:45