Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Mère et enfant (1921) 97 x 71 cm

In 1917, Pablo Picasso fell in love with Olga Koklova, a Russian ballerina. They married a few months later. In 1921, the year Picasso turned forty, their son, Paulo, was born. In his work, Picasso returned to the enduring archetype of the Holy Family, creating many renditions based on the theme of the Madonna and Child, using Olga and Paulo as models and inspiration. Ref. Arts Curriculum