Picasso was born in 1881 to an artistic set of parents.

Specifically, hispencil studiesfrom 1890 through 1892 highlight his advanced understanding of classical art fundamentals, including human anatomy.

Specifically, he enjoyed painting portraits of his loved ones and scenes inspired by his Catholic faith.

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Self-Portrait,” 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

See more of Picasso’s awe-inspiring early work below.

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Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“The Picador,” 1890 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Plaster Male Torso,” 1893 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“First Communion, 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Science and Charity,” 1897 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“The Old Fisherman, 1895” Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“View of the Port of Valencia,” 1895 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Portrait of the Artist’s Mother,” 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“The Altarboy,” 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Quarries,” 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)

Early Picasso Early Work Pablo Picasso Childhood

“Academic Study,” 1895 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)