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The years of 1901-1903 defined the Picasso Blue Period, his first original style since he began formal art instruction. As a dramatic turn from his earlier artwork, the themes in Picasso’s paintings turned very dark and depressed. Although it is unknown when or why the Blue Period began, certainly the suicide of his friend Casagemas impacted Picasso greatly. His death is the primary focus of several of his paintings in 1901.
The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso
In previous pieces, subjects were painted in brilliant colors – bright café scenes and women in big hats seated at outdoor restaurants. Now the color scheme changed from bright colors to an almost exclusive monochromatic use of blue shading, greys and whites. His subjects, once looked at with a ruthless and satirical attitude, are now treated more sympathetically. They are now beggars, street musicians and blind men.
Child with a Dove by Pablo Picasso The Picasso Blue Period is highlighted by some of his most recognized pieces of art - Child with a Dove, The Blue Nude and The Old Guitarist were all completed during this time period. It will become the first of many distinct genres that Picasso will ultimately define.

During the Blue Period, his artwork is now signed as just “Picasso”, where he previously signed as “Ruiz”. Clearly, Picasso now recognized his new change in style as well.
The Picasso Blue Period was the first of many artistic periods he would ultimately define including the Rose Period and Cubism.
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The Blue Nude (Seated Nude)
The Old Guitarist
The Dream
Dance of Youth
Fleurs et Mains
Child with a Dove
Don Quixote
Guernica
Three Musicians
Dora Maar

Other Picasso Paintings
Large Still Life with a Pedestal Table
The Kitchen
Bather with Beach Ball
Violin and Guitar
Dove Of Peace - Blue
Bullfight I - Horse In Air
Bullfight II - Matador
Bullfight III - Picador
Bullfight IV - Stabbing the Bull
Femme
Femme a la Fleur
Femme au Balcon
Femme au Jardin
Fruit Dish
Guitar, Glass, Fruit Dish
Girl Before a Mirror
Jeune Fille Devant un Miroir
L'Acrobate
L'Atelier
L'Atelier a Cannes
Laying Nude and Muscian
Le Hibou
Les Demoiselles D'Avignon
L'Italienne
Lobster and Cat
Mother and Child
Nature Mort
Pass With The Cape
Sitting Woman with Green Scarf
Still Life on a Pedestal Table
Tete d'une Femme Lisant
The Dance (La Danza)
The Flute Player
Two Women Running on the Beach
Violin and Guitar
Woman with a Hat
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