1971 Lithographs Picasso Linocuts Nudes Dejeuner sur l'Herbe Picador Torero Art

This is an original 1971 eight-page (4 pages, double-sided) portfolio with an article "Linocuts of Vallauris" by Andre Verdet written for a special issue of the French Art magazine, XXe Sicle Review. This item is illustrated with 7 color lithographs of linocuts of Pablo Picasso: "Two Women near the Window," 1959; "Picador and Torero," 1959; "Woman with a Necklace," 1959; "Face," 1962; "Le Dejeuner sur l'Herbe," 1962; "Large Red, Blue and Yellow Head," 1962; and "Three Women," 1959. Please see all images. (Please note that this item has printing on both the front and verso of each page.)

CONDITION

This 44+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No aging. Original portfolio crease. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Lithographs; Color
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 12 inches; 24 x 30 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Picasso, Pablo.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, stage designer, and sculptor. An incredibly talented man, he tried his hand at many different artistic styles throughout his life, including realism, classicism and surrealism; however he is most remembered for being a co-pioneer of cubism with French artist Georges Braque. Several specific "periods" into which his work is classified include his Blue Period, during which time he preferred to draw mothers and children in bluish and greenish hues, and his Rose Period, which featured more lively subjects such as acrobats and harlequins. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential 20th century artists, and is especially remembered for his portrayal of the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War in his 1937 piece, "Guernica."

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