One of the most renowned and prolific artists in history, Pablo Picasso used nature to challenge himself throughout his career. Often using nature as a stepping stone to propel himself into new techniques and styles, Picasso used nature to examine ideas about the relationship between humans and their environment. Fishermen (Recto/Verso), 1957, is a dual-sided drawing by the artist depicting fishermen in Norway. Picasso eventually gave these sketches to Norwegian artist Carl Nesjar, who invited him to collaborate on a mural on a building in Oslo. The result was Picasso’s largest mural, and featured a scene from Fishermen (Recto/Verso), until it was demolished in 2014.

In 1957, Pablo Picasso created Fishermen (recto/verso), a unique dual-sided artwork that explores marine themes. This piece is notable for its recto and verso compositions, offering distinct yet interconnected perspectives on humanity’s relationship with the sea. It reflects Picasso’s interest in the natural world, depicting the act of fishing as both a timeless human endeavor and a symbolic connection between people and their environment.