In 1897, Picasso, following the advice of his father, painted a huge canvas in the academic manner. Of course, in duty to his father’s wishes, Picasso, who unwittingly discovered expressionism last summer and painted one of the best Spanish portraits - a portrait of a devout and crazy Aunt Pepa, - became much more conservative at the time. "The Science and Charity" is no more than a usual genre painting, the composition of which is surely thought-out by Pablo’s father; furthermore, it is evident that its theme and composition are inspired by the painting by Enrique Paternina, "Mother's Visit". It must be noted that this work continues to admire people, who are not into art, wondering how a 15-year-old teenager managed to paint such a perfect picture.
The painting is certainly impressive, to say the least. But what has always struck me as curious is that none of Picasso's other works from this period are anywhere near as accomplished as this painting. It is a well known fact that at one time it was a common practice in teaching painting, for the master to repaint areas of the student's work. In the case of this painting, I cannot help but wonder how much of it might have actually been painted by Picasso's father. 28 June
#9. Cassandra, Scandinavia
This in intruiguing, I am researching this painting for a school project. 30 March
2020
#8. Steve Wirth,
Is the patient really his sister? Look carefully. There are male features. I read somewhere the patient is the father of the child, both beggars which Picasso paid a tiny fee to model? 21 May
#7. Ralph, Somewhere in the USA
He did a painting called Science and Charity. His father and sister Lola were his models. Lola was shown sick in bed. Pablo’s father posed as the doctor at her bedside. The painting was very realistic in style. It won a prize at an exhibit in Madrid. Pablo beat some of the best artists in Spain! 27 March
#6. Tabisa Mbeki , Lusikisiki
I am impressed with this painting, it grabbed my attention and I wish I can read more history about it. 11 March
2018
#5. May, việt nam
tôi không hiểu ý nghĩ bức tranh 25 October
2015
#4. raiyan, bangladesh, Dhaka
I saw this painting in 1997.The painting was very realistic in style.The he color and texture is very beautiful.It is the most beautiful painting I have ever seen in my life. 03 October
2014
#3. vanna, USA, Merced
This painting stuns me because the correspondence with the title, and the felt painting. "Science and Charity" is so clearly exhibited through the subjects. A man, a doctor, taking the pulse of the sick woman (mother) with his watch, on the right a nun, holding the woman`s probably child giving her tea/medicine. Science and Charity completely amazed. Pablo Picasso completely amazed. 14 March
2011
#2. brenda, united states danville
i really liked this picture because it explains the picture without using words
12 July
2010
#1. William, USA San Diego,
I saw this painting in person at the picasso museum and in no way can you truly appreciate the vibe of this painting unless you see a photograph of the painting, or see it in person, it was the most imprssive painting I saw in Europe. The pictures on the web like the one abpove this comment box have way too much light than the original painting, which has an axtremly dark, sad feel to it but it's at the same time magnificent, brilliant and wondrous. When I found out he did it when he was 16 you could've knocked me over with a feather, how the hell could a kid, a boy, have this much feeling and emotion in him, and convey such dispair and anguish? Absolutly incredible. 15 November
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12 November admin wrote: 'to #35. Harry: fixed it. thank you!'
11 November Harry wrote: 'Hi...I hate to be a buzzkill but...This is one of Picasso' greatest drawings (no surprise that it graces the cover of a standard catalogue from the Musee Picasso in Paris) but this is literally the worst reproduction of it I've ever seen (insert facepalm). I have a high res version where the 'color' is accurate (not the murky gray-green of yours). I'm never sure if for profit sites like yours just don't get it or just don't care. I'm surprised Picasso's heirs haven't come down on you. I ran a fairly high profile non-profit art history site long ago; they harassed me....Apologies for raining on your parade, but you can and should do better. These ubelievably poor digital images do a disservice both to the art and the artist.'
22 September Alex Knight from Australia wrote: 'I love this painting. I just sent a copy of it to my children. I wish I had seen it when I was young.
This is the same man who painted the Guernic. Which I did see when I was young.'
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01 May anton from the dollar store wrote: 'i love the energy in this sketch, the figure so spry and full of life... makes you think about how much picasso liked women. he really really really liked women.'
11 April Evelyne from the dollar store wrote: 'Je découvre ce site avec ravissement.Et quel travail d'avoir réuni l'ensemble de son œuvre avec cette précision au fil des ans de sa carrière artistique des l'âge de 8 ans!Et accompagné d'informations sur sa vie au même moment.
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30 March Monika Ohri from Gurugram wrote: 'Very interesting to know about Picasso‘s early life, and he was always sketching and painting.'
24 March Joe from Union Ky wrote: 'If you ever visit Cincinnati, check out the Cincinnati Art Museum. This outstanding (and free) museum is well worth a stop. Seeing this work in person is wonderful. Thanks Pablo.'
21 March Nick/her from Union Ky wrote: 'Wow! Absolutley just wow'
26 February GB Tate from South Carolina wrote: 'The correct title is "Woman with Dice". It is a portrait of Picasso's wife, Jacqueline. There are two variants of this lithograph... one with black background and one with light gray background. The colors of the images are the same, but the backgrounds make startling differences.'
