Picasso’s meninas (1973) by Richard Hamilton

Picasso's meninas - Richard Hamilton - 1973

Artwork Information

TitlePicasso's meninas
ArtistRichard Hamilton
Date1973
Art MovementPop Art

About Picasso's meninas

The artwork titled “Picasso’s meninas” was created by artist Richard Hamilton in the year 1973. The piece belongs to the Pop Art movement and is classified under the genre painting category.

The artwork intricately references Diego Velázquez’s iconic 17th-century painting “Las Meninas,” but reinterpreted through the lens of Pablo Picasso’s Cubist style. Richard Hamilton has meticulously brought together various elements in a monochromatic palette, presenting a complex interplay of geometric shapes and figures. The composition is dense with fragmented and abstract forms which exhibit a dynamic and multifaceted scene. There are notable figures and interpretations that invoke a sense of both homage and innovation. The extraordinary synthesis of past and contemporary art movements demonstrates Hamilton’s adeptness in blending historical reverence with modern artistic expression.

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