Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is generally acknowledged as the greatest draftsman of the 20th century. Through some 55 works, the exhibition presents the dazzling development of Picasso’s drawings over a 30-year period—from the precocious academic exercises of his youth in the 1890s to the virtuoso works of the early 1920s, including the radical innovations of cubism and collage. Drawing served as an essential means of invention and discovery in Picasso’s multifaceted art, connecting him with the grand tradition of drawing by European masters of the near and distant past.

Courtesy by  National Gallery of Art, Washington

Organized by The Frick Collection, New York, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The Hearst Foundation, Inc and The Exhibition Circle of the National Gallery of Art. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Source: National Gallery of Art, Washington

Exhibition: Picasso’s Drawings, 1890–1921: Reinventing Tradition
Place: National Gallery of Art
City: Washington
Country: United States
Date: January 29–May 6, 2012