The painting «First Communion» was created by 15-year-old Picasso on the advice of his father for the Exhibition of Fine Arts in Barcelona in 1896. At that time, Pablo attended La Lonja School of Art. Picasso has never been a devotee or a religionist (at least in the traditional sense of the word). Nevertheless, his 1895-1896 student drawings contain quite a lot of scenes from the life of Jesus and images of saints. The active and ambitious young artist could not help but be interested in means of expression and iconographic schemes used by the great masters of the past: this "food" for his personal creative growth was digested almost beyond recognition and gradually formed the Picasso’s artistic personality. Many years later, the author of many articles and books about the master, Pierre Daix, who knew Picasso more than a quarter century, asked him whether he regretted that he created paintings like «First Communion». And Picasso answered: "No way, back then it was very important for me."
Este es el peor cuadro que he visto en mi vida. Un chaval con 15 años, no puede estar pensando solo en dibujar. 25 February
2020
#9. lu,
Unlike the real thing, the color is too red. 11 May
2019
#8. Tariq, California
For me abstract art is boring. I never know what the heck the artist is trying to convey. But this is amazing especially the shadows in the communion. I can stare at it for hours. Who defines what art is the viewer or the critic ? If it evokes feeling in you it is art. I don't denounce abstract art but no one can tell me I know nothing of art. If abstract evokes feelings in those viewers who have acquired a taste for it then that's art for them. But let them not tell me what's art for me. Only I can tell what's art for me. 13 March
2017
#7. Sassynaustin, Austin, Tx
I have seen this painting in person. It is breathtaking. Even more amazing because of the youth of the artist. Very close to life-size, I almost expected the communicant to start reciting prayers. 11 February
2012
#6. jazzy, us, san francisco
not that good, its kinda boring compared to his other stuff 05 June
2011
#5. Annabella, USA, Massachusetts
Screw you all, this is amazing! 09 December
#4. Peter, San Jose , USA
Very much in a realist style. Excellent use of shadow in the upper walls to bring out the highlights in his sister`s dress. Beautiful. 09 October
#3. JB, Ireland
Gorgeous ! 29 July
#2. christopher d ashley, Reading, UK
no, any artist could not do that. picasso had 2 sisters, one who died very young. look at the candles. if all you see is paint you know nothing of art. 22 June
2010
#1. jack, netherlands
He did not even win the contest ,, drew when he was 15 ,, very unoriginal painting, anygood artist could do that. 02 September
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12 recent comments
01 May anton from the dollar store wrote: 'i love the energy in this sketch, the figure so spry and full of life... makes you think about how much picasso liked women. he really really really liked women.'
11 April Evelyne from the dollar store wrote: 'Je découvre ce site avec ravissement.Et quel travail d'avoir réuni l'ensemble de son œuvre avec cette précision au fil des ans de sa carrière artistique des l'âge de 8 ans!Et accompagné d'informations sur sa vie au même moment.
Bravo au créateur de ce site!
Bravo au créateur de ce site!'
30 March Monika Ohri from Gurugram wrote: 'Very interesting to know about Picasso‘s early life, and he was always sketching and painting.'
24 March Joe from Union Ky wrote: 'If you ever visit Cincinnati, check out the Cincinnati Art Museum. This outstanding (and free) museum is well worth a stop. Seeing this work in person is wonderful. Thanks Pablo.'
21 March Nick/her from Union Ky wrote: 'Wow! Absolutley just wow'
26 February GB Tate from South Carolina wrote: 'The correct title is "Woman with Dice". It is a portrait of Picasso's wife, Jacqueline. There are two variants of this lithograph... one with black background and one with light gray background. The colors of the images are the same, but the backgrounds make startling differences.'
26 February GB Tate from South Carolina wrote: 'There are two variants of this lithograph... one with black background and one with light gray background. The colors of the images are the same, but the backgrounds make startling differences.'
25 February MJ from South Carolina wrote: 'I am very confused by the painting called The rest. Almost all the reproductions online look completely different. The face is opposite as are the hands. Please advise.'
19 January James from Colorado wrote: 'There are two Picasso paintings given the name “Reading”. This seems not to be addressed in many resources and I am finding it a significant impediment.'
10 January Michael May from Dublin wrote: 'Despite being the same subject as many of his other 1962 works, it is certainly a unique, more colourful and vibrant take. Did Picasso make any other drawings of this type using the same mediums?'
06 September Whodidnarva from Dublin wrote: 'ugly'
14 March em from Dublin wrote: 'gorgeous painting'
