The Old GuitaristPablo Picasso, 1903 to 1904 Chicago
Les Demoiselles d'AvignonPablo Picasso, 1907 New York
GuernicaPablo Picasso, 1937 MadridAbout Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, worked mainly in France and changed styles many times over a career of more than 70 years, from the Blue and Rose periods to Cubism, which he developed with Georges Braque, and beyond.
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) opened the way to Cubism, and Guernica (1937) became the twentieth century's most famous protest against war. His work is still under copyright, so we describe it rather than show it.
Where to see Pablo Picasso's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Guitarist | 1903 to 1904 | Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago |
| Les Demoiselles d'Avignon | 1907 | Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York |
| Guernica | 1937 | Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Pablo Picasso?
The Old Guitarist, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Guernica.
Where can I see paintings by Pablo Picasso?
The Old Guitarist at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago; Les Demoiselles d'Avignon at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York; Guernica at the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid.
When did Pablo Picasso live?
Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 and died in 1973.
Sources: Wikidata Q5593. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.