The suicide (Casagemas)

"The suicide (Casagemas)" is a poignant portrait of Carles Casagemas by Pablo Picasso, reflecting his friend's tragic fate. Painted in his early Post-impressionism style, the artwork captures the emotional turmoil and despair Casagemas experienced before his suicide. Executed mainly in oil on canvas, the painting features expressive, bold brushstrokes that emphasize the subject’s anguish. This work not only memorializes Casagemas but also exemplifies Picasso’s evolving artistic voice during his time in Paris with his friend.