• Abstract artwork with geometric shapes and earthy tones
  • Abstract artwork with geometric shapes and earthy tones
  • Abstract art with geometric shapes in earthy tones
  • Abstract artwork with geometric shapes and earthy tones
  • Abstract art piece with geometric shapes in earthy tones
  • Abstract artwork with geometric shapes and earthy tones
  • Abstract art with geometric shapes in earthy tones
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Pablo Picasso, Harlequin (bust), 1909

SKU:  195390

Pablo Picasso, Harlequin (bust), 1909

€57,12 EUR
€57,12 EUR
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Painted in 1909, Harlequin (Bust) marks a crucial moment in Pablo Picasso’s transition from early experimentation toward the fully developed language of Cubism. The subject of the harlequin—drawn from the theatrical tradition of the Commedia dell’arte—was one of Picasso’s recurring motifs, often serving as a symbolic alter ego. In this work, however, the familiar character is transformed into something radically new: a figure constructed not through illusionistic depth, but through interlocking planes and shifting perspectives.

The bust is rendered in a restrained palette of earthy browns, muted greens, and soft grays, emphasizing structure over color. Picasso breaks down the figure into angular facets, each plane catching light differently, creating a sense of volume that is both sculptural and abstract. The face and costume—traditionally vibrant and expressive—are here subdued, almost architectural, as if the harlequin were carved from stone rather than painted.

This analytical approach reflects Picasso’s growing interest in Cézanne’s treatment of form, as well as his collaboration with Georges Braque during the formative years of Cubism. Space becomes compressed; background and foreground merge, and the figure seems to emerge and dissolve simultaneously within the same surface. The diamond-patterned costume, a hallmark of the harlequin, is suggested rather than described, integrated seamlessly into the fractured geometry.

Despite its abstraction, the work retains a quiet emotional presence. The harlequin’s gaze, though simplified, conveys introspection—an inward turn that mirrors Picasso’s own artistic exploration. Harlequin (Bust) stands as a key early Cubist work, bridging representation and abstraction, and demonstrating Picasso’s revolutionary rethinking of how form, space, and identity can be expressed in painting.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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