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Mountains of Málaga, by Pablo Picasso, oil, 1898

Mountains of Málaga

Pablo Picasso

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Picasso

Dominant colour

Overview

Mountains of Málaga is a 1898 oil by Pablo Picasso, a Impressionism work, held at Museu Picasso.

Who painted this?
Pablo Picasso
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Picasso

About this work

The painting "Mountains of Málaga" by Pablo Picasso shows a mountain range in the distance, with a few buildings and trees in the foreground. The mountains are depicted in shades of brown and green, with some rocky outcroppings visible. In the foreground, there are some dry grasses and bushes, with a few trees scattered about. The sky above is a pale blue, with a few wispy clouds. The painting has a somewhat somber tone, with muted colors and a sense of distance. The mountains seem to loom large, while the foreground feels somewhat barren. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look into impasto.

About the artist

Portrait of Pablo Picasso
Artist

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.

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