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Untitled, by Pablo Picasso, gouache, 1909

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

1909

gouache

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1909 gouache by Pablo Picasso, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Pablo Picasso
When & what style?
1909
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a person's head and shoulders, drawn with bold lines and geometric shapes. The person's face is simplified into triangles and curves, with a large nose and a small mouth. The background is a light color, with some darker brushstrokes and smudges. The painting is done in gouache, a type of opaque watercolor paint. The artist has used a range of colors, from dark browns and blacks to lighter tans and grays. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of 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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