Mother and child (study) 1904

This charcoal sketch, "Mother and Child (Study)" (1904) by Pablo Picasso, depicts a mother cradling her child in her arms. Picasso's characteristically expressive lines convey the tender intimacy of the scene while also hinting at the artist's exploration of cubist form and composition. The sketch, created during Picasso's Blue Period, is imbued with the melancholic tone prevalent in his work during this time, evident in the mother's downward gaze. The work reflects the artist's evolving style and his keen interest in capturing the human condition.