Crouching beggar 1902

"Crouching Beggar" (1902) by Pablo Picasso depicts a solitary figure hunched over in a somber pose, wrapped in a cloak. The use of bold, simplified forms and flat planes of color, characteristic of Picasso's early Blue Period, creates a sense of isolation and melancholy. The figure's downtrodden posture and muted palette evoke themes of poverty and human suffering, reflecting the artist's fascination with social realism and the plight of the marginalized. This painting, now housed at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), is a poignant example of Picasso's early artistic development, showcasing his mastery of color and form as he explored themes of human condition.