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The old fisherman
Portrait of an old fisherman painted by Picasso in the style of realism during his early creative years. The painting is characterized by a precise observational approach to the figure and realistic depiction of details.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Pablo Picasso
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Date of birth and death
25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973
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Natinality
Spanish
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Style
Blue and Rose Periods, Cubism, Surrealism, Neoclassicism, Modernism
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Significant works
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Guernica, The Old Guitarist, Three Musicians, Girl before a Mirror
Information about the work
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Year:
1895
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain
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Theme:
portrait, elderly man, realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work shows the young artist's interest in realistic representation of human character and living conditions of older people, highlighting the strength and experience of the figure.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the painting, it is worth paying attention to the context of realism and the realistic painting school in which Picasso was trained, as well as the first attempts to depict the expression and personality of the model.See other works by this artist
