Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) The artistic genius of Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) has impacted the development of modern and contemporary art with unparalleled magnitude.
His prolific output includes over 20,000 paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, theater sets and costumes that convey myriad intellectual, political, social, and amorous messages. His creative styles transcend realism and abstraction, Cubism, Neoclassicism, Surrealism, and Expressionism. Pablo Picasso. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. Paris, June-July 1907. Publication Excerpt: The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA Highlights, New York: The Museum of Modern Art, revised 2004, originally published 1999, p. 64 Les Demoiselles d'Avignon is one of the most important works in the genesis of modern art.
Pablo Picasso; Bottle and Wine Glass on a Table (49.70.33) Les Demoiselles d'Avignon - Pablo Picasso - oil on canvas - 1907. Portrait of Picasso - Juan Gris - oil on canvas - 1912.