Self-Portrait 1896

This self-portrait, painted in 1896 by Pablo Picasso, captures the artist at the age of 15. Created during his formative years, it shows the influence of Spanish Realist painters. Picasso's early self-portraits, like this one, are characterized by a somber tone and a focus on capturing the individual's internal state. The painting, held in the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, displays the artist's emerging talent for capturing realistic details, with emphasis on facial expressions and a melancholic mood.