Three Musicians 1921

Pablo Picasso’s “Three Musicians” (1921) is a prime example of Cubist art, characterized by fragmented forms and multiple perspectives. The painting depicts three figures, each a musician, playing different instruments, likely a clarinet, a guitar, and a mandolin. The figures are rendered in a simplified, geometric style, with their bodies and instruments broken down into flat planes and overlapping shapes. This Cubist approach emphasizes the abstract qualities of the composition rather than a realistic depiction of the scene, contributing to the painting's iconic status within art history.