Old blind man with boy 1903

"Old Blind Man with Boy" is a 1903 oil on canvas painting by Pablo Picasso, a key work from his Blue Period. The painting, currently housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, depicts an elderly blind man, his face etched with lines of hardship, holding the hand of a young boy who eats a piece of bread. The blue palette, characteristic of Picasso's Blue Period, evokes a somber and melancholic atmosphere, reflecting the artist's personal anxieties and the social injustices he witnessed in early 20th-century Spain. This iconic artwork is a testament to Picasso's early mastery and his enduring ability to capture the human condition through poignant imagery.