Pablo Picasso's 1904 watercolor Meditation (Contemplation) held at MoMA through Louise Reinhardt Smith Bequest

A 1904 watercolor and ink work on paper by Pablo Picasso titled Meditation (Contemplation) measures 14-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches. The piece entered the Museum of Modern Art in New York through the Louise Reinhardt Smith Bequest. Created during Picasso's early career, this work represents his exploration of contemplative themes through mixed media. The artwork's copyright is held by the Estate of Pablo Picasso, administered through Artists Rights Society (ARS) in New York. Information about this piece was published on artcritical.com on September 24, 2011. The Museum of Modern Art's acquisition through this bequest adds to its significant collection of modern masterpieces. Picasso's 1904 period shows his transition between artistic styles and thematic concerns. The work's documentation provides insight into provenance and institutional holdings of important 20th-century art.