Pablo Picasso

Spanish, 1881-1973

One of the most prolific and revolutionary artists the world has ever seen, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, which he founded with Georges Braque, Picasso’s influence extends to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism.

“Every act of creation is, first of all, an act of destruction,” the Spanish artist proclaimed. In Picasso's Cubist paintings, he emphasizes the two-dimensionality of the canvas, breaking with conventions regarding perspective, foreshortening and proportion. Picasso was inspired by Iberian and African tribal art. One of his most famous pre-Cubist works is Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907), a painting considered immoral and shocking at the time for its depiction of nude women whose faces resemble Iberian tribal masks.

Picasso made many portraits in this style, most often of the women in his life, their expressively colored faces composed of geometric shards of surface planes. In Woman in a Hat (Olga), 1935, he painted his first wife as an assemblage of abstract forms, leaving the viewer to decipher the subject through the contrasting colors and shapes. Picasso was a tireless artist, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Tracing his life’s work reveals the progression of modern art, on which he had an unparalleled influence.

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Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, Woman in an Armchair, from Not Wanting, 1942, 1942

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 5.46 in

Pablo Picasso, Woman in an Armchair, from Not Wanting, 1942

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite zincograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Femme dans un fauteuil (Woman in an Armchair), from the album Non vouloir (Not Wanting), originates from the 1942 editi...

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1940s Cubist Pablo Picasso

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Lithograph

Pablo PicassoL'Ecuyère et les Clowns, 1961

$50,000

H 22.09 in W 30.12 in

L'Ecuyère et les Clowns

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) L'Ecuyère et les Clowns (B. 844; M. 304) , 1961 Lithograph on Arches wove paper 22 1/10 × 30 1/10 in 56.1 × 76.5 cm Ed. of 50

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Lithograph

Pablo PicassoFemme assise au chignon, 1962

$125,000

H 24.75 in W 23.5 in

Femme assise au chignon

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

ABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Femme assise au chignon, 1962 Linocut printed in four colors on vélin d’Arches paper 24 3⁄4 x 17 1⁄2 inches ; 62.8 x 44.4 cm Numbered ‘11/50’ and signed ‘Pic...

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Linocut

Pablo PicassoChez la pythie-harpye. Homme au masque de minotaure et femme au masque de sculpt, 1934

$25,000

H 13 in W 17.52 in

Chez la pythie-harpye. Homme au masque de minotaure et femme au masque de sculpt

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Chez la pythie - harpye. Homme au masque de minotaure et femme au masque de sculpteur, 1934 Aqua[nt and etching on Montval laid paper 13 x 17 1⁄2 inches ; 3...

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Etching, Aquatint

Pablo PicassoFemme, 1955

$50,000

H 11.89 in W 4.18 in

Femme

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Femme, 1955 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and engraved by knife. Glaze inside Height: 11 7/8 in. ; 30.2 cm Stamped ‘Madoura Plein Feu/Editio...

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Ceramic

Pablo PicassoPeintre et sa toile, 1963

$35,000

H 75.2 in W 62.2 in

Peintre et sa toile

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Peintre et sa toile, 1963 Linocut printed in two colors on vélin d’Arches paper 29 5⁄8 x 24 1⁄2 inches ; 75.2 x 62.2 cm Numbered ‘16/50’ and signed ‘Picasso...

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPichet a Glace, 1952

$75,000

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in

Pichet a Glace

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Pichet à glace, 1952 White earthenware clay, decora[on in oxides, knife engraved on white enamel 13 1⁄2 inches ; 33 cm Numbered ‘78/ 100' and annotated ’Edi...

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20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Ceramic

Pablo PicassoDon Quixote, Modern Poster by Pablo Picasso, Mid-20th Century

$600

H 21 in W 16.75 in

Don Quixote, Modern Poster by Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pablo Picasso, Spanish (1881 - 1973) - Don Quixote, Medium: Poster, Size: 15.5 x 11.5 in. (39.37 x 29.21 cm), Frame Size: 21 x 16.75 inches

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Mid-20th Century Modern Pablo Picasso

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Offset

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2026	$310	Abstract Paintings, Abstract Prints	Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph	1996
2026	$1,600	Still-life Prints, Prints and Multiples	Lithograph	1962
2026	$1,245	Animal Prints, More Prints	Lithograph	1961
2026	$5,900	Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche	Ceramic	1952
2026	$1,025	Figurative Paintings	Color Pencil	1961
2026	$750	Abstract Prints, Figurative Prints	Lithograph	1949
2026	$525	More Prints	Lithograph	1961
2026	$278	Portrait Prints	Lithograph	1961
2026	$839	More Art, More Prints	Lithograph	1961
2026	$490	Nude Paintings, Figurative Prints	Paper, Etching
2026	$200	Portrait Prints	Lithograph
2026	$835	More Prints, More Art	Lithograph	1961
2026	$425	Nude Prints	Canvas, Etching
2026	$11,000	Figurative Prints, Nude Prints	Lithograph, Paper	1956
2026	$525	Prints and Multiples	Paper	1981
2026	$8,800	Abstract Prints	Lithograph	1967
2026	$1,500	Prints and Multiples	Lithograph	1961
2026	$7,500	Drawings	Paper	1966
2026	$600	Figurative Paintings	Color Pencil	1958
2026	$621	More Art, More Prints	Lithograph	1961

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Find a wide variety of authentic Pablo Picasso art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Pablo Picasso in lithograph, etching, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Pablo Picasso art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Marc Chagall, Mino Maccari, and Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos. Pablo Picasso art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $169 and tops out at $1,250,000, while the average work can sell for $15,000.

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Who is Pablo Picasso?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He helped pioneer the style of Cubism, which involves depicting objects in fragmented geometric shapes. His works served as inspiration for future abstract art movements. You'll find a large selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
Where is Pablo Picasso from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso was from Spain. He was born in Málaga, Spain, on October 25, 1881. He later moved to France, the country where he completed most of his work. Picasso died in Mougins, France, on April 8, 1973. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Pablo Picasso art.
What is Pablo Picasso known for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso is best known for Cubism. He was one of the dominant artists of the movement. Cubism is a form of abstract art that focuses on showing objects and individuals as fragmented geometric shapes. It marked a radical shift from other art movements that came before it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Pablo Picasso art.
Where did Pablo Picasso grow up?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Pablo Picasso grew up in Spain. He was born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain. When he was 14 years old, his family relocated to Barcelona, where Picasso would go on to attend the Academy of Arts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
Did Pablo Picasso do printmaking?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Pablo Picasso made prints throughout his career. His first was made in 1899 when he was still a teen, and his final one was made in 1972 when the artist was 90 years old. It’s estimated that he produced around 2400 prints in his lifetime. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What inspired Pablo Picasso?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Spanish artist El Greco inspired Pablo Picasso's early work. As his interest in abstraction grew, Picasso turned to African masks and handicrafts for inspiration. The works of Paul Cézanne and Henri Rousseau also influenced the artist. Find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What is Pablo Picasso famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Pablo Picasso is most famous for founding the Cubist movement, which uses several points of view and perspectives, creating a geometric-looking result. Cubism was considered a massive break from traditional methods of painting. One of Picasso's most famous cubist pieces is “Guernica,” the artist's representation of the Spanish Civil War.
Where was Pablo Picasso born?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain. His birth date is October 25, 1881. In 1891, Picasso's family moved to A Coruña, Spain, so that his father, Don José Ruiz y Blasco, could work as a professor at the School of Fine Arts. When Picasso became an artist, he relocated to France, where he lived until he died on April 8, 1973. Find a large collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
When was Pablo Picasso born?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain. However, he spent most of his working years in France and lived there until he died in the commune of Mougins on April 8, 1973. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Pablo Picasso.
Where did Pablo Picasso live?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Although born in Spain, Pablo Picasso lived in France while working as an artist. From 1904 to 1946, he called Paris home. Then, he relocated to the South of France. He died there in the commune of Mougins on April 8, 1973 at the age of 91. Shop a large selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
Is Paloma Picasso related to Pablo Picasso?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, Paloma Picasso is related to Pablo Picasso. The French fashion designer known for her celebrated collaboration with Tiffany & Co. is actually his daughter. Her mother is the artist Françoise Gilot. On 1stDibs, find a range of Paloma Picasso jewelry and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
When did Pablo Picasso start painting?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso began painting as a child. His father gave him art lessons starting at age 7. The earliest painting attributed to the artist is Le Picador. He painted the piece in 1890 when he was just 9 years old. You'll find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What did Pablo Picasso use to draw?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To draw, Pablo Picasso used a wide variety of implements. Specifically, he drew with pencils, pens, charcoal, ink, chalk and pastels. What materials he reached for depended on what he was depicting and what was readily available. Find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
Did Pablo Picasso make ceramics?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Pablo Picasso did indeed make ceramics. He started working with clay in the later years of his life as a sort of escapism from the heavy demands of painting. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Did Pablo Picasso go to school?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, Pablo Picasso went to school. He was a student at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. When he began his studies in 1897, the academy was the top art school in the country. Picasso did not finish his studies, however. Instead, he traveled to Paris in 1900 and began working as an artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Pablo Picasso art.
How old was Pablo Picasso when he died?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso was 91 years old when he died on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France. His 92nd birthday would have been on October 25 of that year. You can shop a large collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What is Pablo Picasso’s most famous painting?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Historians disagree about which of Pablo Picasso's paintings is the most famous because many of his works are well-known and easily recognizable. Some notable pieces include Guernica, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, The Old Guitarist, The Weeping Woman and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard. You'll find a large collection of Pablo Picasso on 1stDibs.
What is Pablo Picasso’s full name?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Pablo Picasso's full name was Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso. He shortened it to Pablo Ruiz Picasso, but most people refer to him as "Pablo Picasso" or simply "Picasso." Shop a wide range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What is Pablo Picasso's most famous drawing?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There is no general consensus about which of Pablo Picasso's works is his most famous drawing. Some of his most well-known works depict animals and include Dog, Penguin, Camel, Butterfly, Owl and Dove of Peace. Find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
What is Pablo Picasso's best artwork?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Guernica is arguably amongst Pablo Picasso’s best works, and is an incredibly moving anti-war statement. The piece was originally commissioned as a mural for the 1937 World Fair in Paris, France. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.