Composition The Peasants (Composition les paysans) (1906) by Pablo Picasso

Composition The Peasants (Composition les paysans) - Pablo Picasso - 1906

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TitleComposition The Peasants (Composition les paysans)
ArtistPablo Picasso
Date1906
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions86 5/8 x 51 5/8 in. (220 x 131 cm)
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About Composition The Peasants (Composition les paysans)

Les Payasans, an oil painting by Pablo Picasso, contains two peasants and their two animals in a secluded setting. Created in 1906, this work is considered part of the Rose Period. During this period the artist experimented with a new style that expressed his feelings about common Spanish people and rural areas. This particular work expresses solidarity, sympathy and love between the figures in Les Payasans. The original painting is now part of the permanent collection of the Barnes Foundation in Pennsylvania.

Picasso’s compositions have played a major role in modern art’s journey throughout history. He was known for constantly changing his artistic style depending on his own emotions and experiences at the time. His versatility has added to his legacy as one of history’s greatest painters. As such, many consider Bottle Of Vieux Marc, Glass, And Newspaper (1913) to be a remarkable composition that further demonstrates Picasso’s innovative genius. This painting utilizes muted colours and a striking asymmetrical composition that capture the emotion of refinement and modernity present at the beginning of twentieth century Europe. These two pieces are just some examples of how prolific Picasso’s artwork was during his lifetime, inspiring viewers to feel a sense of admiration and curiosity with every one of his works.

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