Picasso's African art and primitivism

Pablo Picasso’s African Art and Primitivism Period (1907–1909)

Explore the profound influence of African art and primitivism on Pablo Picasso’s work from 1907–1909, a transformative period that led to the birth of Cubism and some of his most groundbreaking masterpieces. During this time, Picasso was deeply inspired by the forms, patterns, and emotional intensity found in African masks and sculptures. Works such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon reflect this bold shift, capturing fragmented, geometric shapes and raw expression that challenged traditional Western art.

At BlueSurf Art, we offer museum-quality, hand-painted reproductions of Picasso’s works from this era. Each piece is crafted to capture the power and essence of Picasso’s African art influence, using only the finest oil on canvas. Made to order and available in any size, our reproductions bring Picasso’s revolutionary style to your space, allowing you to own a piece that defined modern art’s evolution.