Man with a Straw Hat and an Ice-Cream - Pablo Picasso
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Description
A striking 1938 portrait by Pablo Picasso, featuring a figure in blue tones with a straw hat and an ice-cream against a dark background.
Painted in 1938, this portrait by Pablo Picasso demonstrates the artist's late-career approach to the human figure. The subject is rendered with a flattened, multi-perspective facial structure, a hallmark of his stylistic development. The figure, depicted in a striking shade of blue, holds a conical object, identified as an ice-cream, against a stark black background.
The composition relies on heavy, graphic lines and a high-contrast palette. Picasso employs geometric shapes to define the features, such as the triangular beard and the star-like motif on the cheek. The straw hat is treated with a decorative, almost woven quality, providing a textural contrast to the smooth, saturated blue of the skin. The eyes are positioned to suggest multiple viewpoints simultaneously, a technique that disrupts traditional portraiture conventions.
This work reflects the artist's interest in the grotesque and the playful. By placing a mundane object like an ice-cream within such a distorted, mask-like face, Picasso creates a tension between the familiar and the surreal. The date, 30.4.38, is inscribed directly onto the canvas, a common practice for the artist during this period. The work avoids naturalistic representation, opting instead for a symbolic and expressive arrangement of form and colour. It remains a clear example of how Picasso manipulated the human visage to convey character through abstraction rather than anatomical accuracy.
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Specific Features
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Man with a Straw Hat and an Ice-Cream - Pablo Picasso
Artist Biography
Pablo Picasso
Picasso's impact transcends Cubism. He flirted with Surrealism, lending his unique vision to the movement's exploration of the subconscious. His art became a mirror reflecting the tumultuous 20th century, from the horrors of war, most powerfully expressed in "Guernica", to the vibrant energy of post-war life. What truly set Picasso apart was his relentless experimentation; he never settled, never repeated, constantly pushing the boundaries of what art could be.
Owning a Picasso print isn't just about acquiring a beautiful image; it's about inviting a piece of art history into your home. It's a conversation starter, a testament to the power of artistic innovation, and a daily reminder to challenge the status quo. From his Cubist portraits to his linocuts, Picasso's genius lies in his ability to make us see the world anew.
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