Artwork
The Poor
The Poor is a print by Pablo Picasso. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1929.890
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Poor is a 1905 print by Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist who spent much of his career in France. It is a black and white work featuring three figures in a somber scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three people in a dimly lit room, conveying a sense of hardship or despair through their postures and the austere environment. The figures' poses suggest emotional distress or resignation.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the print features sharp, uneven lines that convey a sense of urgency. The rough, scratched quality of the walls and furniture adds to the overall somber atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The Poor is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It was created during a period of stylistic experimentation for Picasso, before he fully developed his Cubist style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
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