The artwork “Summer landscape” is a creation by Pablo Picasso, completed in the year 1902. It is executed using ink, watercolor, and paper, and falls under the art movement known as Japonism. The piece measures 25 by 32 centimeters and is categorized within the landscape genre.
The artwork presents a scene imbued with warm tones, suggesting the heat of summer. Picasso uses ink and watercolor to deftly capture the essence of the landscape, with hues that transition from yellows to greens, indicating fields under the summer sun. The trees are depicted with a certain liveliness, their forms outlined to contrast against the fields, which are textured with delicate strokes to suggest grass or crops. Although the landscape might reflect a simplicity in its composition, there is an evident diversity in the tonal variations and the fluidity of the brushwork. This piece offers a glimpse into the natural world through Picasso’s eyes, marked by the influence of Japanese art styles, characterized by their minimalism and graceful lines.