Harlequin's family 1905

"Harlequin's Family" (1905) by Pablo Picasso depicts a harlequin, a young woman, and a baby in a domestic setting. The harlequin, clad in traditional black and white diamond patterned attire, stands with the baby on his shoulder, appearing detached and melancholic. On the right, a nude female figure stands before a draped backdrop, seemingly lost in thought. The painting, characterized by muted colors and flat, elongated figures, is a prime example of Picasso's "Rose Period," a time of artistic exploration influenced by the circus and theater, reflecting themes of family, love, and human connection.