Picasso’s Self Portrait Evolution From Age 15 To Age 90

To talk about one of the most famous painters of all time Pablo Picasso, we would probably need to write a book, to include all the accomplishments of his long and fruitful life. In a short summary, though, we can say that the Picasso paintings are probably what defines modern art. The father of Cubism and many famous paintings also did draw a fair amount of self-portraits throughout the 91 years of his life.

If you look at this collection of Picasso’s self-portraits and compare the first piece to the last, you’ll find that the two are strikingly different. But if you then compare Picasso’s work from the time he was a young man until the time of his death, some common thread emerges, and you can tell the paintings were done by the same man.

How, then, do we reconcile the following quotation from Pablo Picasso himself: “The different styles I have been using in my art must not be seen as an evolution, or as steps towards an unknown ideal of painting…Different themes inevitably require different methods of expression. This does not imply either evolution or progress; it is a matter of following the idea one wants to express and the way in which one wants to express it.”

Pandas, put your philosophy-of-art hats on. How do you reconcile the two? Can the artist’s understanding of his own work be dismissed?

15 years old (1896)

Young Picasso self-portrait painting, showcasing early artistic style and expression at age 15.

18 years old (1900)

Charcoal self-portrait by Picasso at age 15, showcasing his early artistic skills and style.

20 years old (1901)

"Painting showcasing Picasso's self-portrait with a blue background and dark coat.

24 years old (1906)

Self portrait of Picasso with large eyes, showcasing style evolution at a young age.

25 years old (1907)

Abstract painting depicting self-portrait evolution.

35 years old (1917)

Pencil sketch of Picasso's early self-portrait, showcasing his artistic evolution.

56 years old (1938)

Cubist drawing of Picasso painting a self-portrait, showcasing his artistic evolution and style.

83 years old (1965)

Abstract painting illustrating Picasso's self-portrait evolution with bold colors and expressive brushwork.

85 years old (1966)

Picasso's self-portrait in abstract style, showcasing his artistic evolution over the years.

89 years old (1971)

Abstract painting from Picasso's self-portrait evolution, showcasing unique style and colors.

90 years old (June 28, 1972)

Abstract self-portrait by Picasso, showcasing his artistic evolution in a cubist style.

90 years old (June 30, 1972)

Abstract self-portrait by Picasso, showcasing his artistic evolution with bold lines and vibrant colors.

90 years old (July 2, 1972)

Picasso's self-portrait at age 90, showcasing his abstract artistic evolution with dynamic lines and forms.

90 years old (July 3, 1972)

Pencil drawing of Picasso's abstract self-portrait, showcasing his artistic evolution.

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