Picasso Etching Stolen in 2018 Found in Milwaukee Apartment
An etching by Picasso, stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018, has been discovered by a landlord in an empty apartment.
Milwaukee, WI, August 14, 2026 —
A valuable etching by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso, reported stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018, has resurfaced. The artwork was discovered by a landlord in an unoccupied apartment in the city.
The specific details surrounding the discovery are still emerging. The etching, titled La Femme qui marche, was among several artworks stolen from the Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University in August 2018. At the time of the theft, authorities stated that the artwork was unframed and had an estimated value of $40,000.
The landlord found the artwork while preparing the apartment for new tenants. The circumstances under which the etching came to be in the apartment are not yet clear. Authorities have been notified of the discovery and are reportedly investigating the matter.
The original theft from the Haggerty Museum involved several pieces of art, including works by Jasper Johns and Mark di Suvero, in addition to the Picasso. The total value of the stolen art was estimated to be over $100,000. The FBI and the Milwaukee Police Department investigated the incident at the time, but the artworks remained missing until this recent discovery.
Further details regarding the condition of the etching and the ongoing investigation are expected to be released as the case develops.
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