Statements (130)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:painting
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| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Art_Institute_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:acquisition_year |
1926
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| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:Expressionism
gptkb:Modernism |
| gptkbp:art_style |
expressionism
characterized by somber tones |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Pablo_Picasso
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| gptkbp:artistic_expression |
varied among critics
part of Picasso's exploration of human condition conveys deep emotional resonance created during a transformative period in art history |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
considered a masterpiece
highly valued in the art market remains a subject of study in art history inspired musicians and writers influenced the development of modernist painting influenced the development of visual arts significant in the evolution of modern art. |
| gptkbp:artistic_innovation |
pioneered new approaches to color and form
pioneered emotional depth in painting |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
continues to inspire contemporary artists.
remains a subject of study in art schools remains a key work in Picasso's oeuvre considered a masterpiece of 20th-century art |
| gptkbp:artistic_technique |
use of light and shadow
expressive forms subtle color variations incorporates elements of abstraction use of elongated forms use of monochromatic color scheme |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
included in major art history texts
recognized as a pivotal work in Picasso's career |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Expressionism
gptkb:Cubism |
| gptkbp:collection |
Art Institute of Chicago collection
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| gptkbp:color_palette |
monochromatic blue
blue and shades of blue |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Pablo_Picasso
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
praised for emotional depth
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
significant in art history
inspired musicians and artists |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects societal issues of the time
reflects themes of poverty and despair |
| gptkbp:depicts |
the human condition
a man playing guitar |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
122 cm × 82.3 cm
122 cm × 82.5 cm |
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Paris gptkb:Barcelona |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
exhibited in various museums
exhibited in various museums worldwide |
| gptkbp:exhibitions |
gptkb:Picasso:_The_Artist_and_His_Models
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
numerous documentaries about Picasso
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| gptkbp:has_been_restored |
yes
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
widely acclaimed
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
created during a time of personal hardship for Picasso
|
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
symbol of despair
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflects early 20th-century struggles
represents a shift in Picasso's style |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Old Guitarist
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| gptkbp:influence |
Spanish art
modern art |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern art
artistic expression cultural commentary modern art movements subsequent generations of artists |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Vincent_van_Gogh gptkb:Paul_Cézanne gptkb:Henri_Toulouse-Lautrec the works of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Post-Impressionism
Spanish art |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Picasso's experiences in poverty
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literature
gptkb:music numerous artists |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
the plight of the poor
the theme of loneliness the artist's experiences in Paris |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a pivotal work in Picasso's career
a significant work in art history |
| gptkbp:is_from_period |
gptkb:Blue_Period
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its historical significance
its emotional resonance |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:the_Blue_Period_of_Picasso
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
masterpiece
iconic work |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Art_Institute_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:medium |
gptkb:oil_on_canvas
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| gptkbp:motif |
musicality
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| gptkbp:narrative |
tells a story of struggle and resilience
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
emotional expression
emphasis on form and color |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
emotional depth
use of blue tones |
| gptkbp:notable_technique |
contrast of light and shadow
figurative representation emphasis on form |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Blue Period series
Picasso's Blue Period series |
| gptkbp:represents |
the artist's emotional state
the struggles of the downtrodden |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
widely reproduced in art books
|
| gptkbp:significance |
reflection of human suffering
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Blue_Period
|
| gptkbp:subject |
a blind musician
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
blue represents sadness
the guitar as a metaphor for life the guitar as a symbol of hope and despair serves as a symbol of artistic genius |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
suffering
despair the plight of the poor |
| gptkbp:technique |
figurative painting
brushwork |
| gptkbp:themes |
loneliness
exploration of isolation exploration of poverty explores themes of poverty and isolation |
| gptkbp:visitors |
evokes empathy in viewers
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| gptkbp:year_created |
1903
1903-1904 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Picasso
gptkb:Pablo_Picasso gptkb:Art_Institute_of_Chicago |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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