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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11 April Evelyne 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.
Bravo au créateur de ce site!
Bravo au créateur de ce site!'
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.'
26 February GB Tate from South Carolina wrote: '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.'
25 February MJ from South Carolina wrote: 'I am very confused by the painting called The rest. Almost all the reproductions online look completely different. The face is opposite as are the hands. Please advise.'
19 January James from Colorado wrote: 'There are two Picasso paintings given the name “Reading”. This seems not to be addressed in many resources and I am finding it a significant impediment.'
10 January Michael May from Dublin wrote: 'Despite being the same subject as many of his other 1962 works, it is certainly a unique, more colourful and vibrant take. Did Picasso make any other drawings of this type using the same mediums?'
06 September Whodidnarva from Dublin wrote: 'ugly'
14 March em from Dublin wrote: 'gorgeous painting'
24 January Ibrahim from Dublin wrote: 'me la pela el cuadro solo estoy aqui por un trabajo de insti'
