This painting is a fine example of Pablo Picasso's use of Cubism. This painting, Harlequin, was actually auctioned off for about $30 million in November of 2008. This shows the popularity of Picasso's works and the fine artistry of this time period. Cubism was founded in 1907 in Spain by Picasso himself and was influenced by African art. Cubism uses sharp angles and edges, as you can see in this painting in parts of the man's nose, sleeve and hat.
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Beck, , Black, Krieger, Naylor, and Shabaka. "Painters Break Away From Tradition." Modern World History. Boston: McDougal Littell, 2003. Print.
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