Girl on the ball 1905

"Girl on the Ball" (1905) by Pablo Picasso, is a prime example of the artist's Blue Period, characterized by somber tones and melancholic themes. The painting depicts a young girl balancing on a ball, while a man sits nearby, seemingly lost in thought. The muted blue palette creates a feeling of loneliness and isolation, reflecting the artist's personal struggles during this period. The simplified forms and flattened perspective are characteristic of Picasso's early style, foreshadowing his later Cubist works. This artwork is currently housed at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow.