Partition, bottle of port, guitar, playing cards 1917

Pablo Picasso’s 1917 painting “Partition, bottle of port, guitar, playing cards” exemplifies Cubism, a style that breaks down subjects into geometric shapes and reassembles them in a fragmented, multi-dimensional way. The composition is comprised of a still life arrangement of objects, including a bottle of port, guitar, playing cards, and newspaper clippings. The image utilizes flat planes of color and a bold, linear style to create a sense of depth and movement. The juxtaposition of realistic details, like the label on the wine bottle, with abstract shapes, creates a captivating and thought-provoking visual experience.