First Communion Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1889-1907
Pablo Picasso Period of creation: 1889-1907 – First Communion
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Despite his genius, Picasso didn’t like anyone telling him what to do. He immediately became very irritable. During his time at school, the young genius was very often locked in a special isolation room (a room with a bench and white walls) for disgusting behavior. Even this time, the young Picasso tried to use wisely - he tried to always draw in this room, because no one distracted him from his favorite occupation. Throughout his artistic life, Picasso was always different in each of his periods.
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Pablo Picasso’s "First Communion" painting
Despite his genius, Picasso didn’t like anyone telling him what to do. He immediately became very irritable. During his time at school, the young genius was very often locked in a special isolation room (a room with a bench and white walls) for disgusting behavior. Even this time, the young Picasso tried to use wisely - he tried to always draw in this room, because no one distracted him from his favorite occupation.
Throughout his artistic life, Picasso was always different in each of his periods. As he said himself, everyone has the right to change. In the history of art the artist entered as the creator of such direction - cubism.
In 1896, a student of the School of Fine Arts, which is located in La Lonja finishes his now famous work - "The First Communion". The canvas was written especially for the exhibition of fine arts, which was held in Barcelona.
In the picture, the artist depicted his sister Lola taking communion, as well as her father and mother. Thanks to his first paintings "First Communion" and "Knowledge and Mercy," which the artist painted in his 15 years.
The creative life of Pablo Picasso can be divided into periods of color - this is the time when he painted using certain colors, shapes. The most famous are the pink, blue, cubist, Negro, classical and other periods.
There are three museums in the world that bear Picasso’s name - in Malaga, Paris and Barcelona. His paintings today are the most expensive at art auctions. There are over 20,000 of his works in museums around the world.
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To her right stands a young boy, presumably an altar server, clad in traditional liturgical vestments of red and white. He maintains a formal posture, his expression neutral as he attends to his duties near the elaborately draped altar table. The arrangement of candles, flowers, and other ceremonial objects on the altar further emphasizes the solemnity of the occasion.
Flanking the girl on her left is a man, presumably her father or guardian, who stands with an air of quiet pride and paternal concern. His posture suggests a supportive presence, witnessing this important milestone in his daughter’s life. A younger boy, partially obscured by the figure of the adult male, is positioned further back, adding depth to the scene and hinting at a broader familial context.
The artist employs a warm, muted palette dominated by browns, golds, and creams, creating an atmosphere of reverence and tradition. Light plays a crucial role in highlighting key elements – the girl’s white gown, the altar details, and the faces of the figures – drawing attention to their significance within the narrative. The use of chiaroscuro enhances the sense of depth and drama, emphasizing the spiritual weight of the moment.
Subtly embedded within this depiction is a commentary on familial piety and the transmission of religious values across generations. The painting conveys an idealized vision of faith and tradition, portraying a scene steeped in ritual and emotional significance. It speaks to the importance of community and family bonds within the context of religious observance, presenting a moment of transition and spiritual growth for the young girl at the heart of the composition.