The mother leading two children 1901

"The Mother Leading Two Children" is a 1901 painting by Pablo Picasso depicting a mother and her two children walking through a rural landscape. The painting, which is part of the Saint Louis Art Museum's collection, demonstrates Picasso's early style, characterized by expressive brushstrokes and a simplified form. The figures are rendered with a sense of movement, with the mother leading the way, carrying a young child in her arms, and the other child following closely behind. This painting is an example of Picasso's early exploration of themes related to family, poverty and social realism.