Portrait of a Seated Man

Pablo Picasso

Created:
Movement:
1901
Expressionism
key Notes:
Blue Period, Emotional Intensity
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Dimensions:
32 3/4 × 24 1/8 in. (83.2 × 61.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas, lined and mounted to a sheet of pressed cork
Difficulty:
Easy
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Portrait of a Seated Man by Pablo Picasso (1901)

Portrait of a Seated Man, created in 1901, is an early work by Pablo Picasso, executed in oil on canvas and mounted on pressed cork. This painting is significant as it belongs to Picasso's Blue Period, a phase characterized by somber tones and themes of melancholy. During this time, Picasso was deeply affected by the suicide of his friend Carlos Casagemas, which influenced the emotional depth and color palette of his work. The use of blue hues in this portrait reflects the artist's exploration of human suffering and introspection. Picasso's innovative approach during this period laid the groundwork for his later developments in Cubism and modern art. This painting exemplifies Picasso's early mastery of form and emotion, marking a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.

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Portrait of a Seated Man by Pablo Picasso (1901)

This painting, created using oil on canvas lined and mounted to a sheet of pressed cork, exemplifies Picasso's early exploration of form and color during his Blue Period. The artwork features a contemplative male figure, rendered with somber tones and expressive brushwork, reflecting the emotional depth characteristic of this phase in Picasso's oeuvre.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Seated Man