Alright, Wu Tang. Today we're going to steal a really special artwork.
Wu Tang
What kind of artwork is it?
Hercules
It's a painting called La Gommeuse by Pablo Picasso.
Wu Tang
Wow, Picasso! I've heard of him. But what's so special about this painting?
Hercules
Well, La Gommeuse is from Picasso's Blue Period, which was a time when he used a lot of blue and green colors in his paintings.
Wu Tang
What's the Blue Period?
Hercules
It was a period in Picasso's life when he was feeling sad and melancholic after the death of his friend. His paintings during this time reflected his somber mood.
Wu Tang
I see. But why is this painting so expensive?
Hercules
At an auction, it sold for $67.5 million, making it one of the most expensive paintings ever sold from the Blue Period.
Hercules
La Gommeuse is a nude portrait of a cabaret performer. In the painting, she's posing confidently and unashamedly naked, with a sense of defiance.
Wu Tang
That sounds impressive. Where did Picasso paint it?
Hercules
He painted it in his studio on Boulevard de Clichy. There's even another painting on the wall behind the woman in La Gommeuse.
Wu Tang
What's the other painting about?
Hercules
It's called Nude with red stockings. The painting in La Gommeuse shows a figure wearing a dress and red stockings, similar to Picasso's earlier work.
Wu Tang
I'm starting to understand why you love this artwork so much.
Hercules
Exactly! It's not just the beauty of the painting, but also the historical and emotional aspects of Picasso's Blue Period that make it so captivating.
Bob
Hold it right there, Hercules! I've caught you in the act again.
Wu Tang
Oh no, it's Bob! He always ruins our plans.
Hercules
But I haven't finished talking about La Gommeuse yet. It's such an amazing piece!
Wu Tang
We can't stay. Let's run away!
Hercules
Okay, I'll come back for you, La Gommeuse! I won't rest until I get my hands on you.
Hercules
I'm thinking of using a distraction next time, like setting off fireworks outside the museum. That should give us enough time to snatch the painting.
Bob
You won't get away with it, Hercules! I'll always be one step ahead of you.
Hercules
We'll see about that, Bob! One day, I'll have La Gommeuse in my collection.
