
Pablo PicassoSpanish, 1881–1973May one see it?
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
Harlequin is an oil painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It was created in December of 1915 in the style of cubism. The painting shows a painter holding an unfinished painting.
1915
Death of Eva Gouel
Picasso's lover Marcelle Humbert (Eva Gouel) died of illness at the age of 30; her death was a heavy blow to the artist.
February 1917
First Trip to Italy
While working on the ballet Parade for Diaghilev's company, Picasso traveled to Italy for the first time — to Rome, where he executed the sets and costumes.
18 May 1917
Scandalous Premiere of the Ballet Parade
The premiere of the ballet Parade with Picasso's designs at the Théâtre du Châtelet turned into an enormous scandal, which helped increase the artist's popularity in Parisian high society.