A blue room (A tub) 1901

"A Blue Room (A Tub)" is an oil painting on canvas created by Pablo Picasso in 1901. This painting is considered to be from Picasso's Blue Period, a time when his artwork was characterized by melancholic tones and themes of poverty and despair. The painting depicts a nude woman in a blue room, washing herself in a tub. The woman's posture and the overall somber mood of the painting evoke a sense of solitude and isolation. The blue hues dominate the canvas, contributing to the melancholic atmosphere. This artwork represents a significant transition in Picasso's artistic style, as he began to explore the use of color and form to express emotional states.