Madonna with Garland 1904

Pablo Picasso's "Madonna with Garland" (1904), exemplifies the artist's early Blue Period style. The painting depicts a mother and child, rendered in somber tones of blue and grey, highlighting the themes of poverty and suffering that characterized this period in Picasso's career. The figures are depicted in a simplified, almost sculptural form, set against a stark, textured blue background. This iconic work showcases Picasso's mastery of line and form, and the use of color to convey emotion and psychological depth.