Café-concert du Paralelo

1895–1904 · Virkested

Barcelona

1898

Joining Els Quatre Gats

Returning to Barcelona from Madrid, Picasso joined the artistic circle Els Quatre Gats and grew close to Carlos Casagemas and Jaime Sabartés.

1900

First Solo Exhibitions

Picasso's first two solo exhibitions were held at the Barcelona café Els Quatre Gats.

1900

First Trip to Paris

Together with the painter Casagemas, Picasso came to Paris for the first time, visited the World's Fair, and became acquainted with the work of the Impressionists.

17 February 1901

Suicide of Carlos Casagemas

The suicide of his close friend Carlos Casagemas deeply shook the young Picasso and became one of the impulses behind the Blue Period.

1901–1904

The Blue Period

The Blue Period began — somber paintings in blue-green tones with themes of poverty and sorrow; Picasso divided his time between Barcelona and Paris.