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First Communion
First Communion is Picasso's first major work, painted during his studies in the José Garnelo Alda studio. The painting depicts a religious scene with a little girl prepared for communion, her godfather and godmother, and an altar boy. The composition is balanced from an academic perspective, with the main figures positioned on different planes creating depth in the painting. The light highlights details such as the transparency of the girl's veil, the altar boy's cope, and the fabric on the altar. The work features rich colors typical for religious themes and the style of the era.
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:
1896
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Museu Picasso, Barcelona, Spain
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Theme:
religion, ceremony, child portrait, realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting illustrates the ceremony of first holy communion, emphasizing the religious nature of the event as well as social and family bonds. The work reflects Picasso's technical proficiency and his ability to convey atmosphere and emotions.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the work, attention should be paid to the artist's educational context, the refined painting technique, and the religious and social symbolism preserved in an academic style.See other works by this artist
