Picasso’s Barcelona: Private Museum Tour & Gothic Quarter Walk
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- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels
Over deze ervaring
Per person price goes down as the number of people in the group increases.
Explore the fascinating world of Pablo Picasso with the Picasso Museum Private Tour in Barcelona, offering a glimpse into the life and artistry of this complex genius. Picasso's unparalleled talent has left an enduring legacy that few can rival. In 1899, he lived and studied at an art school in Barcelona, forging connections with a group of modernist poets, writers, and artists who significantly influenced his work.
From Realism and Abstraction to Cubism and Surrealism, Picasso navigated through various artistic styles, reshaping the meanings of contemporary and modern art. Living between Spain and France during the vibrant modernism era of the 20s and 30s, Picasso also witnessed the tumultuous times leading up to the Spanish Civil War. Over his career, he produced more than 20,000 works encompassing paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, and drawings, conveying messages of love, political strife, and social reform.
Join our enthusiastic guide as they showcase some of Picasso's key pieces in the museum, offering insights into his story, observations, and intentions expressed through his art.
We're thrilled to make this tour kid-friendly! If you'd like, our guide can narrate art explanations like fascinating stories, making it easy for children to understand and enjoy.
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Wat is inbegrepen
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Private expert guide
- Briefing our guide with your travel preferences and requests
- A list of personal recommendations to continue enjoying the city on your own.
- Convenient pick-up at your hotel (if If it's close to the Picasso Museum. Please indicate at check out)
Niet inbegrepen
- Fooien
- Eten en drinken
- Toegangsprijs
- Please add entrance fees to Picasso Museum at checkout. Kids under 18 do not pay to get inside the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. People over 65 hace a reduced entrance fee.
Reisschema
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Summary of our itinerary
Please see a summary of the outstanding works by Picasso exhibited in the museum in Barcelona that we covered during this tour. Others will be included that are not listed for implications purposes.
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Barceloneta Beach
Throughout his apprenticeship, Picasso often delved into landscape painting, particularly exploring seascapes. This interest was likely influenced by the fact that all the cities he had lived in until then were seaports. Additionally, the proximity of all his homes to a harbor presented the young painter with abundant opportunities to capture the inspiring surroundings in his works.
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Lola, the artist`s sister
Until the year 1900, Dolores (Lola) Ruiz Picasso was a frequent subject for the artist, along with his closest relatives. However, as Picasso started moving away from the academic influences he received at home (from his father) and at the School of Fine Arts, his models shifted from being primarily family members to friends and acquaintances taking center stage.
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Jacqueline
Upon Jacqueline Roque (1927–1986) entering Picasso's life in 1952, she sparked a new wave of creativity in his work, and her image swiftly became a consistent presence in his artistic output. Not only did Picasso create around two hundred portraits of Jacqueline, but her spirit also infused all of his feminine figures, showcasing the profound influence she had on his artistic expression. The two eventually married in 1961.
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First Communion
"First Communion" marked Picasso's inaugural venture into large-scale artwork. This canvas was painted in the studio of José Garnelo Alda, as Picasso pursued further training based on his father's guidance.
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Science and Charity
In the early months of 1897, Picasso initiated the creation of the expansive canvas titled "Science and Charity" as part of his efforts to establish a stronger presence in the Spanish art scene. Adhering to the principles of Social Realism prevalent in the late nineteenth century, this artwork marked the conclusion of his initial period of artistic endeavors.
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Las Meninas [Infanta Margarita María]
Picasso created fourteen out of the forty-five interpretations of "Las Meninas" specifically dedicated to Princess Margarita, the central figure in Velázquez’s composition. Born to King Philip IV and Queen Mariana of Austria, Princess Margarita later married her uncle Leopold I, ascending to the titles of Empress and Consort of the Holy Roman Empire.
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The Pigeons
During the creation of the "Las Meninas" suite, Picasso temporarily shifted his focus from analyzing Velázquez's body of work to produce nine oil paintings portraying the young pigeons he observed in the pigeon-loft of his studio in La Californie. The influence of the Mediterranean, with its distinctive light and colors, recalls his earlier works in Antibes. Picasso incorporated characteristic palm trees and vegetation from the surroundings of La Californie, clearly establishing the landscape within the Bay of Cannes.
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Jaume Sabartés with Ruff and Bonnet
This portrait of Jaume Sabartés was created during the second phase of their friendship, which commenced in 1935 when Picasso invited him to take on the role of his secretary.
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Self-Portrait with Wig
The museum contains an extensive collection of Picasso's early self-portraits. This assortment encompasses pieces created during his training period, featuring drawings with sketches and caricatures.
Goed om te weten
- Duur
- 2 uur
- Hoe je elkaar treft
- Ontmoeting op locatie of ophalen bij het hotel
- Bevestiging
- Directe bevestiging
- Annuleringsvoorwaarden
- Gratis annuleren tot 7 dagen vooraf
- Moeilijkheidsgraad
- Makkelijk
- Begeleiding
- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels
- Starttijden
- 10:00 · 12:00 · 15:00
Goed om te weten vooraf
- Please remember to review your tour expectations with the guide.
- Please, If we pick you up at an apartment, wait downstairs at the start time.
- The map below shows only where the Picasso Museum is located. Please ignore the blue line, as we will be walking inside it and that is not accurate.
- This tour will not operate on Sundays.
- ID is required to get free admission or discounts.
- Comfortabele schoenen
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
Gratis annuleren tot 7 dagen voor aanvang van de ervaring.
- 7 dagen of meer vooraf: volledige terugbetaling
- Van 3 tot 6 dagen vooraf: 50% terugbetaling
- Minder dan 3 dagen vooraf: geen terugbetaling
Ontmoetingspunt
Bekijk op de kaart
Outside main entrance to Picasso Museum
- Adres
- Carrer de Montcada 15, Barcelona, 08003, ES
- Hoe je elkaar treft
- Ontmoeting op locatie of ophalen bij het hotel
- Coördinaten
- 41.38518, 2.18078
Illustratieve kaart. Open hem in Maps voor de exacte plek en actuele route.
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Hoe lang duurt deze ervaring?
De ervaring duurt 2 uur.
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Is deze ervaring begeleid, en in welke taal?
Rondleiding met gids in het Engels
Is ophalen bij het hotel inbegrepen?
Ophalen bij het hotel is mogelijk, of u sluit ter plaatse bij de groep aan.
Waar begint deze ervaring?
De ervaring begint bij Outside main entrance to Picasso Museum, Carrer de Montcada 15, Barcelona, 08003, ES.
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