The Glass (1911) by Pablo Picasso

The Glass - Pablo Picasso - 1911

Artwork Information

TitleThe Glass
ArtistPablo Picasso
Date1911
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions32 x 17 cm
Current LocationThe Art Institute of Chicago
Location CreatedParis, France
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About The Glass

Pablo Picasso’s 1911-1912 painting The Glass is an oil on canvas artwork that measures 33 × 17.6 cm (13 × 7 in.). Dominated by blue tones, the composition depicts a glass. This masterpiece is part of Picasso’s larger body of work, including works from his Rose and Blue Periods, which established his reputation as one of the most innovative artists of the early 20th century.

In “The Glass”, Picasso explored how to represent objects in two-dimensional form using multiple perspectives simultaneously through fragmented cubes. His use of sharp edges shows the way light reflects off glass while highlighting its fragility. This technique distinguishes this artwork from other traditional still life paintings during that time.

Overall “The Glass” offers unique insights into Pablo Picasso’s creative exploration in finding new ways to paint subjects beyond traditional methods using multidimensional techniques that would later become iconic among many generations of artists after him.

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