Mother and son on the shore (1902) by Pablo Picasso

Mother and son on the shore - Pablo Picasso - 1902

Artwork Information

TitleMother and son on the shore
ArtistPablo Picasso
Date1902
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Mother and son on the shore

The artwork titled “Mother and son on the shore” is a creation of the esteemed artist Pablo Picasso, completed in the year 1902. It is executed with oil on canvas and is representative of the Post-Impressionism movement, categorizing it within the genre painting style.

This oil painting conveys an intimate and tender scene between a mother and her child. The mother, wrapped in a shawl or cloak, holds her son close to her chest, suggesting comfort or protection. The son, clad in yellow, reciprocates the embrace, reinforcing the emotional bond they share. The backdrop of the scene appears to be a coastal setting, with a suggestion of water and a boat resting on the shore to the left, further enhancing the nautical theme.

The colors used in the artwork are somewhat muted with an emphasis on blue and green hues that dominate the background, contrasted by the warm yellows and earth tones of the figures’ attire. The painting’s overall composition and brushwork are indicative of Picasso’s style during this period, where emotive content is encapsulated within subdued palettes and a melding of form and space that nod to the post-impressionist technique.

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