Pablo Picasso could be considered the most popular artist ever to come from Spain. He was born in 1881 as the son of an art teacher and was a prodigy even when he was just a young boy. The artist experienced the Spanish Civil War and then moved to Paris. In Paris he met with another well-known artist named Henry Matisse, which he developed a lasting friendship with. He was known to be a very sarcastic and superstitious man, but was the ruler of Western art in the 20th century. He is also recognized for his blue and rose periods of artwork.
This picture is extremely famous, featuring three musicans; one playing a clarinet, one a guitar and the other holding sheet music. Also if you look closely you can also see a dog underneath the musicans. Two of the musicans featured were a part of an Italian theater that Picasso enjoyed. The jigsaw like painting gives it a Cuban feel, one that is seen often in Picasso's paintings. This painting is a fantastic example of imatationalism, with the three muscians the main focus of the painting. They make the characters stand out by changing the outfits from the ordinary brown backround. Overall, it looks as if this is a skilled and wise trio of musicans.
Painting Title: Three Musicians 1921Oil on canvas - 200.7 x 222.9 cmPablo Picasso: Cubist Paintings / Mid CareerFamous Spanish artist - 20th Century Painter
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