How did Fernande Olivier influence Pablo Picasso’s art before Cubism?

Fernande Olivier became Pablo Picasso’s mistress at the end of 1904, marking a significant shift in his personal life and artistic output during the years leading up to Cubism.1

Her presence served as a direct inspiration for many of his works during this period, most notably during their trip to Gosol in 1906, which produced the painting Woman with Loaves. Her influence continued into the early development of Cubism, as she served as the subject for several key works, including the 1909 sculpture Head of a Woman and related paintings such as Woman with Pears.12