The Visit (The two sisters) 1902

"The Visit" or "The Two Sisters" is a painting by Pablo Picasso from 1902, currently located in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The painting is considered to be part of Picasso's Blue Period, a time when his art was characterized by melancholic themes and a predominantly blue color palette. The subject of the painting are two women, one of whom is holding a small child, standing against a muted, green background. The painting is a powerful portrayal of the suffering and poverty that Picasso witnessed in his early years in Paris, capturing a sense of sorrow and despair.