Portrait of Picasso
Juan Gris
key Notes:
Cubist abstraction, Geometric composition
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Dimensions:
Plate: 17.8 × 13.9 cm (7 1/16 × 5 1/2 in.); Sheet: 25.3 × 20 cm (10 × 7 7/8 in.)
medium:
Etching on cream wove paper
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Portrait of Picasso" by Juan Gris, created in 1912, is a significant work within the Cubist movement, reflecting Gris's analytical approach to form and structure. The painting depicts Pablo Picasso, a central figure in Cubism, and exemplifies Gris's use of geometric shapes and a muted color palette to convey the essence of his subject.
Description of the work:
"Portrait of Picasso" by Juan Gris is an etching that captures the likeness of Pablo Picasso through a series of precise, linear strokes on cream wove paper. The composition is characterized by its geometric abstraction, reflecting Gris's Cubist style, with fragmented forms and a subtle interplay of light and shadow that articulate the subject's features.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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