How long did it take Picasso to complete a painting?

Picasso was one of many early modernist artists to break with the traditional theory of aesthetics in which superior quality is equated with a greater investment of effort and time. read more

Picasso’s painting depicts the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica on April 26, 1937. Franco’s German and Italian allies in the Spanish Civil War carpet-bombed Guernica, a stronghold of Republican opposition to Franco’s Nationalists, for hours. read more

Soon after, Picasso sought admission to an art school in Barcelona. Although a month was normally allowed to complete the entrance examination, he finished his in a single day. Much later, he stated that he could draw “like Raphael” when he was young. read more

This angered Picasso and he started to make lots of sketches, which led to the big painting of that name. It was exhibited in Paris in July 1937. This means three months' work. read more