Mother and child (Baladins) 1905

"Mother and child (Baladins)" is an oil painting by Pablo Picasso, created in 1905, and currently on display at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart. The painting depicts a mother and child, likely a travelling performer, set against a warm ochre background. The mother's somber pose and the child's stoic expression are reminiscent of Picasso's Rose Period, where he explored themes of poverty and circus life. The use of muted colors and elongated forms adds to the painting's melancholic mood, capturing a poignant moment of quiet contemplation between the mother and her child.