10/18/2026
In the vast career of Pablo Picasso, the guitar is one of his most enduring motifs, evolving fundamentally across his different artistic movements. Rather than having a single meaning, the guitar served as a symbol of survival and hope during his Blue Period, a tool for structural deconstruction during Cubism, and a metaphor for the artist's own creative power. As Picasso co-founded Cubism, the guitar transitioned from an emotional symbol to a revolutionary tool for rewriting the rules of Western art. Between 1912 and 1919, Picasso became obsessed with the form of the guitar, creating numerous paintings, collages, and radical assemblages.
"Nature morte a la guitare" original pencil on paper, 1919. 11 x 13" framed. New at Genius!