Portrait of Erik Satie 1920

pablopicasso

portrait

facial expression drawing

ink drawing

junji ito style

cartoon sketch

ink line art

linework heavy

famous-people

male-portraits

ink drawing experimentation

sketch

pen-ink sketch

human

portrait drawing

sitting

arm

initial sketch

"Portrait of Erik Satie" (1920) is a charcoal drawing by Pablo Picasso, known for its distinct cubist style. Featuring Erik Satie, a French composer, the artwork depicts Satie seated, with his characteristically large glasses and beard. Picasso's use of bold lines and simplified forms captures Satie's essence, showcasing the artist's innovative approach to portraiture, a hallmark of the Cubist movement. The drawing, executed in a graphic manner, highlights Picasso's mastery of line and form.