Picasso's Blue Period

In the spring of 1901, Picasso learnt about the suicide of friend and fellow painter Carlos Casagemas, and fell into deep depression. These blue paintings are a representation of Picasso's melancholy and sombre mood throughout the years 1901-4, his mood dominating his paintings. Picasso's Blue Period was followed in 1904 by his Rose Period, when his mood improved and this reflected in the pink, red tones of his paintings.

La Vie (1903)

Casagemas in his Coffin (1901)

Portrait of Jamie Sabartes (1901)

The Old Guitarist (1903)

The Rose Period (The Actor - 1901)

Artists and their Pets

Another fun post for you today, famous artists with their pets.

Ai Wei Wei with Lai Lai - one of his 40 cats

Andy Warhol and Archie

Georgia O'Keeffe with her Chow dog

Henri Matisse with Minouche

Jackson Pollock with Gyp and Ahab

Picasso and Lump