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Untitled, by Pablo Picasso, gouache, 1905

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

1905

gouache

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1905 gouache by Pablo Picasso, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Pablo Picasso
When & what style?
1905
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man and a boy standing together, with the man wearing a colorful diamond-patterned outfit and the boy dressed in a blue leotard. The boy has his hand on a dog, while the man holds a long object, possibly a stick or cane. The background of the painting is a muted blue-gray color, with some lighter shades visible behind the figures. The overall atmosphere of the painting is subdued, with the muted colors and simple composition creating a sense of calmness. The artist's use of gouache on board adds a sense of texture and depth to the painting, making it feel more dynamic than it might otherwise be. For more information on the artist's use of gouache, look up the artist: Pablo Picasso.

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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