The Bath
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1905
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Bath is a 1905 by Pablo Picasso, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people in a small room. One stands near a table, bending slightly, while the other kneels, facing away. A cat sits on the floor, and a stool and a bowl are drawn in the corner. The lines are loose and quick, like a quick study. The artist signed it "Picasso 1905," which tells us this was made early in his career. The drawing feels rough and unfinished, almost like a practice sketch. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
