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Pablo Picasso, The man in the basque beret, 1946

SKU:  195165

Pablo Picasso, The man in the basque beret, 1946

€48,20 EUR
€48,20 EUR
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Painted in 1946, The Man in the Basque Beret captures a moment of renewed creative energy in Pablo Picasso’s career, emerging just after the turmoil of the Second World War. During this period, Picasso turned to portraiture with fresh vigor, exploring the expressive possibilities of line and simplifying human features to their most essential forms. This work exemplifies that shift: a striking study in character rendered with economical yet emotionally charged brushstrokes.

The sitter—defined by the iconic Basque beret—evokes both regional identity and a timeless artistic archetype. Picasso distills the man’s presence into a series of bold contours, stylized shapes, and subtle tonal contrasts. The facial structure is reduced to a rhythmic interplay of curves and angles, creating a portrait that conveys personality not through detailed realism but through powerful abstraction. Even in its restraint, the composition radiates warmth, wit, and quiet introspection.

The palette reflects Picasso’s postwar aesthetics—earthy, thoughtful, and anchored in muted tones that highlight the strength of the linework. Rather than portraying a physical likeness, Picasso focuses on capturing the essence of the figure, elevating the man’s everyday attire into a symbol of resilience, tradition, and human individuality.

The Man in the Basque Beret stands as a refined expression of Picasso’s ability to blend simplicity with profound depth. It is a portrait that feels both contemporary and classic, offering viewers a glimpse into the artist’s evolving vision during a period of transformation.

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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