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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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'
01 January Kitty from Lantau Island wrote: 'This guy'
03 December Lucia from Sketchpadussyworld wrote: 'That’s not even a beret'
24 November Lucia from Lucialand wrote: 'Lol did she influence the finder logo?!?!?!'
21 November Martha from Nederland wrote: 'Picasso was een wonderkind. Hij kon als 4 jarige al schilderen als Velasquez. Ik heb woman flower als een hele mooie poster thuis aan de muur.'
26 October Sketch from Crashbox wrote: 'This is disgusting, man'
24 October Sketch from Crashbox wrote: 'What a very cute painting.'
22 October Sketch from Crashbox wrote: 'This one looks scary.'