Harlequin's Head 1905

"Harlequin's Head" is a 1905 oil painting by Pablo Picasso, known for its expressive use of color and brushstrokes. The painting depicts the head and shoulders of a young man dressed in a Harlequin costume, with a somber expression, characteristic of Picasso's "Rose Period" (1904-1906) which explored themes of poverty, loneliness, and the plight of the marginalized. The painting is notable for its bold, simplified forms and flat planes of color, a precursor to the artist's later Cubist style. "Harlequin's Head" is currently housed in a private collection.