The Girl with a Goat (La jeune fille a la chevre) (1906) by Pablo Picasso

The Girl with a Goat (La jeune fille a la chevre) - Pablo Picasso - 1906

Artwork Information

TitleThe Girl with a Goat (La jeune fille a la chevre)
ArtistPablo Picasso
Date1906
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions53 3/4 x 40 1/8 in. (139 x 102 cm)
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationBarnes Foundation, Merion, PA
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About The Girl with a Goat (La jeune fille a la chevre)

 

Pablo Picasso’s Girl With A Goat (La Jeune Fille A La Chevre) is a 1906 painting that portrays an exploration of antiquity. The oil on canvas painting features a young girl holding onto the horns of a brown goat, with both characters positioned in front of a hazy blue background.

One interpretation of the artwork is that it symbolizes innocence and purity. The girl’s expression is peaceful and content, while the goat represents nature and fertility. This painting is considered to be one of Picasso’s earlier works, showcasing his transition from traditional techniques to more unconventional forms of art.

Picasso was renowned for his versatility as an artist, creating paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, ceramics and more throughout his illustrious career. Another famous work by Picasso is Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, which marks a pivotal moment in the development of modern art.

Kaelin Jewell, Senior Instructor in Adult Education has provided insight into Girl With A Goat through discussing its various stylistic elements such as line work and color selection as well as contextualizing it within Picasso’s larger catalog.

 

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