Self-Portrait 1906

"Self-Portrait" painted by Pablo Picasso in 1906, is a prime example of his early Cubist style. Unlike traditional portraits, Picasso breaks down the human form into geometric shapes and fragmented planes. The painting's earthy tones, particularly the orange hues used for the face, are characteristic of Picasso's "Rose Period," which followed his "Blue Period." The distorted features and abstracted composition are indicative of Picasso's exploration of the human form, challenging traditional perspectives on portraiture and pioneering the revolutionary Cubist movement in art.