The artwork titled “Group of poor people” by Pablo Picasso dates back to 1903, a period reflective of Picasso’s engagement with Expressionism. This genre painting, measuring 46.8 by 36 cm, embodies the distressed social conditions of its subjects.
The artwork captures a group of indigent individuals, their forms articulated through a series of dark, emotive strokes against a muted background. Each figure is depicted with elongated limbs and a stance that conveys a mixture of despair and resignation, underscoring their plight. The somber tones and the spare use of light evoke a sense of hopelessness suggestive of the hardships faced by the dispossessed at the turn of the 20th century. The expressive quality of the line work is typical of the Expressionist movement, aiming to evoke an emotional response from the viewer through its depiction of the human condition.
