Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Picasso

Spain • 1881 - 1973  1297 followers

It took me my whole life to learn how to draw like a child.

Biography

« To me there is no past or future in art. If a work of art cannot live always in the present it must not be considered at all », it is surely what guaranteed Pablo Picasso his universal and timeless recognition! Inspired by his passions of a given moment, and pushing the boundaries of art, he is considered among the most influential artists of the 20th century. His paintings, sculptures, prints and ceramics are absolutely key pieces in the museums of modern art of the world and have influenced some of the greatest artists. Born in 1881 in Malaga, Pablo Picasso was a real art prodigy. At the age of 8, he painted his first oil paintings, at 15 he entered Barcelona's art school, at only 19, he represented Spain the Exposition Universelle in Paris with « Last Moments ».

Following that, Picasso moved to Paris and discovered Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, Gauguin and Cézanne. The suicide of his friend Casagemas, with whom he lived in Paris, had a profound effect on him and his sadness permeated all his canvases at the time, this was Picasso's « blue period ». From 1905, his melancholy and blue tones were replaced with joy and rose hues, when the painter fell in love with Fernande Olivier and moved to Bateau Lavoir, where he met artists and writers of the time: Matisse, Apollinaire, Jean Cocteau… this was his « rose period ».

From 1906, his obsession with a more complete representation of space inspired him, along with Georges Braque, to decompose objects and recreate them again on the canvas, in the manner of a collage, to show all facets of them. It was the emergence of Cubism that brought back into play the notion of perspective in art. His work « Les Demoiselles d'Avignon », breaking completely with all the codes of the era, sparked debate and would change, in an irreversible way, the rules for artistic creation in the 20th century.

Judging the image to be complicated to read, he abandoned Cubism in 1915 in favour of more traditional portraits, until the Spanish Civil War, when he painted his largest painting: « Guernica », depicting the horror of the Spanish Civil War and marking the beginning of his political engagement.

Picasso died in 1973 in Mougins, leaving behind me a life rich in amorous passions and moral commitments, permeating his work and marking the history of art indelibly. His work is omnipresent in all the largest modern art collections: at the Musée Picasso in Paris, at MoMA in New-York, in the Museo Reina Sofia and many others...

In 2024, the art world continued to celebrate the enduring legacy of Pablo Picasso, the renowned Spanish painter and sculptor. A notable exhibition, "Picasso and Paper", was held at the Cleveland Museum of Art, showcasing nearly 300 works that explored Picasso's innovative use of paper across various mediums, including collages and drawings. This exhibition offered a comprehensive look into Picasso's creative process and his experimentation with materials. 

Looking ahead, 2025 promises significant events honoring Picasso's artistic contributions. From February 14 to June 29, 2025, the Atelier des Lumières in Paris will host an immersive exhibition titled "Picasso, Art in Motion". This exhibition aims to delve into Picasso's eclectic and abundant universe, highlighting his relentless energy and constant reinvention of art through a collection of his works, photographs, and videos. Visitors can expect to experience a dynamic journey through various phases of Picasso's career, from his early works to his later masterpieces. 

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Sculpture, Visage Brun-Bleu, Pablo Picasso

Visage Brun-Bleu

Pablo Picasso

Sculpture - 30.5 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 12 x 15 x 1 inch

$40,000

Print, Bouquet à la pomme, Pablo Picasso

Bouquet à la pomme

Pablo Picasso

Print - 25 x 26 x 2 cm Print - 9.8 x 10.2 x 0.8 inch

$11,275

Print, Picador et femme, Pablo Picasso

Picador et femme

Pablo Picasso

Print - 50 x 35 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

$2,086

Design, Picador et taureau, Pablo Picasso

Picador et taureau

Pablo Picasso

Design - 42 x 42 x 42 cm Design - 16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch

$16,912

Print, Cheval mourant, Pablo Picasso

Cheval mourant

Pablo Picasso

Print - 32 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 19.3 x 0 inch

$1,748

Sculpture, Grand Poisson (Big Fish) Clay Dish, Pablo Picasso

Grand Poisson (Big Fish) Clay Dish

Pablo Picasso

Sculpture - 41.9 x 41.9 x 1.3 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 16.5 x 0.5 inch

$24,500 $18,375

Sculpture, Visage (A.R. 611), Pablo Picasso

Visage (A.R. 611)

Pablo Picasso

Sculpture - 30.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm Sculpture - 12 x 3.3 x 3.3 inch

$22,324

Sculpture, Petit visage barbu, Pablo Picasso

Petit visage barbu

Pablo Picasso

Sculpture - 17.2 x 17.2 x 2 cm Sculpture - 6.8 x 6.8 x 0.8 inch

$10,034

Print, Chez les filles, Pablo Picasso

Chez les filles

Pablo Picasso

Print - 42 x 56 x 1 cm Print - 16.5 x 22 x 0.4 inch

$39,461

Design, Fish Subject (Sujet poisson), Pablo Picasso

Fish Subject (Sujet poisson)

Pablo Picasso

Design - 14 x 23 x 10 cm Design - 5.5 x 9.1 x 3.9 inch

$13,304

Print, Untitled, Pablo Picasso

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

Print - 90 x 65 cm Print - 35.4 x 25.6 inch

$6,314

Design, Taureau dans l'arène, Pablo Picasso

Taureau dans l'arène

Pablo Picasso

Design - 32 x 39 x 2 cm Design - 12.6 x 15.4 x 0.8 inch

$20,294

Design, Poisson de profil (A.R 130), Pablo Picasso

Poisson de profil (A.R 130)

Pablo Picasso

Design - 25.5 x 33.5 x 1 cm Design - 10 x 13.2 x 0.4 inch

$40,589

Print, Courtisane, Pablo Picasso

Courtisane

Pablo Picasso

Print - 20.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Print - 8.1 x 5.9 x 0 inch

$11,275

Print, Sculpteur avec son modèle, Pablo Picasso

Sculpteur avec son modèle

Pablo Picasso

Print - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$2,255

Print, Le Repos du Sculpteur, IV, Pablo Picasso

Le Repos du Sculpteur, IV

Pablo Picasso

Print - 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$2,255

Print, Le Cocu Magnifique, Pablo Picasso

Le Cocu Magnifique

Pablo Picasso

Print - 29 x 39 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.4 x 15.4 x 0 inch

$3,946

Print, L’Etreinte, Pablo Picasso

L’Etreinte

Pablo Picasso

Print - 45 x 55.2 x 0.2 cm Print - 17.7 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch

$13,530

Print, L'Etreinte II, Pablo Picasso

L'Etreinte II

Pablo Picasso

Print - 59 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$20,294

Print, Le Cocu Magnifique, Pablo Picasso

Le Cocu Magnifique

Pablo Picasso

Print - 29 x 39 x 5.5 cm Print - 11.4 x 15.4 x 2.2 inch

$49,608

Print, L'atelier du vieux peintre, Pablo Picasso

L'atelier du vieux peintre

Pablo Picasso

Print - 37.5 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.8 x 22 x 0 inch

$7,892

Print, Le Peintre et Son Modèle, Pablo Picasso

Le Peintre et Son Modèle

Pablo Picasso

Print - 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$14,601

Print, Le bain Turc, Pablo Picasso

Le bain Turc

Pablo Picasso

Print - 41.5 x 47 cm Print - 16.3 x 18.5 inch

$10,711

Print, Sin titulo, Pablo Picasso

Sin titulo

Pablo Picasso

Print - 32 x 42 cm Print - 12.6 x 16.5 inch

$20,125

Print, Sin titulo, Pablo Picasso

Sin titulo

Pablo Picasso

Print - 37 x 49.5 cm Print - 14.6 x 19.5 inch

$33,204

Print, Sin titulo, Pablo Picasso

Sin titulo

Pablo Picasso

Print - 20.5 x 15 cm Print - 8.1 x 5.9 inch

$40,081

Print, Les Bleus de Barcelone, Pablo Picasso

Les Bleus de Barcelone

Pablo Picasso

Print - 41.5 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print - 16.3 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

$10,711

Print, Deux femmes accroupies, Pablo Picasso

Deux femmes accroupies

Pablo Picasso

Print - 50 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

$14,431

Print, Le Modèle et son Peintre, Pablo Picasso

Le Modèle et son Peintre

Pablo Picasso

Print - 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$14,544

Print, Sculpteur devant sa Sculpture, Pablo Picasso

Sculpteur devant sa Sculpture

Pablo Picasso

Print - 19.5 x 27.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 7.7 x 10.8 x 0.1 inch

$9,922

Print, Deux Femmes Nues, Pablo Picasso

Deux Femmes Nues

Pablo Picasso

Print - 58 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 22.8 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

$27,623

Print, Dans l'Atelier, Pablo Picasso

Dans l'Atelier

Pablo Picasso

Print - 39 x 52 x 0.2 cm Print - 15.4 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch

$14,431

Print, La Chouette, Pablo Picasso

La Chouette

Pablo Picasso

Print - 35.5 x 27.9 x 0.1 cm Print - 14 x 11 x 0 inch

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Print, Chat saisissant un oiseau, Pablo Picasso

Chat saisissant un oiseau

Pablo Picasso

Print - 36 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch

Sold

Print, Le Baigneur, Pablo Picasso

Le Baigneur

Pablo Picasso

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0 inch

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Print, Portrait 7, Pablo Picasso

Portrait 7

Pablo Picasso

Print - 66 x 50 cm Print - 26 x 19.7 inch

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Print, Buste de femme avec chapeau, Pablo Picasso

Buste de femme avec chapeau

Pablo Picasso

Print - 48.5 x 36 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.1 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Peintre au travail, Pablo Picasso

Peintre au travail

Pablo Picasso

Print - 57.5 x 44.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 22.6 x 17.5 x 0.1 inch

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What is Pablo Picasso’s artistic movement?
The artistic movements of the artists are: Cubism, Magic Realism
When was Pablo Picasso born?
The year of birth of the artist is: 1881