Pablo Picasso
Art Croisette Galerie, 1981
Offset lithographic poster on wove paper
TBC
This poster bears the image of a painting from the Portraits Imaginaires, one of the very last print suites that Picasso ever published, and the culmination of eight decades of...
This poster bears the image of a painting from the Portraits Imaginaires, one of the very last print suites that Picasso ever published, and the culmination of eight decades of restless innovation.
Picasso’s final years were spent in a creative frenzy. In 1969 a large delivery of art materials arrived at his Mougins studio and became fuel for his next furious cycle of production. He was not content to use the new inks, paints, and brushes alone. Everything – from the hairy string and thick paper wrapping of each parcel to the corrugated cardboard boxes in which they had arrived – suggested a potential surface for experimentation, and he quickly set to work painting a series of twenty-nine imaginary portraits.
Produced in oils and gouache applied directly to the unprepared boxes and paper sheets, these whimsical portraits feature the moustachioed musketeers that dominate his final works, alongside depictions of Balzac, Shakespeare, and aggressively abstracted female faces.
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Picasso’s final years were spent in a creative frenzy. In 1969 a large delivery of art materials arrived at his Mougins studio and became fuel for his next furious cycle of production. He was not content to use the new inks, paints, and brushes alone. Everything – from the hairy string and thick paper wrapping of each parcel to the corrugated cardboard boxes in which they had arrived – suggested a potential surface for experimentation, and he quickly set to work painting a series of twenty-nine imaginary portraits.
Produced in oils and gouache applied directly to the unprepared boxes and paper sheets, these whimsical portraits feature the moustachioed musketeers that dominate his final works, alongside depictions of Balzac, Shakespeare, and aggressively abstracted female faces.
Any questions? We are happy to help. Send us a message now.
Framing - This piece has been framed by an experienced in-house framing team to conservation standards. This is included in the price. We use archival materials and 99% anti UV glass to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the artwork. All frames are bespoke, taking into account the precise needs of each piece in terms of preservation and presentation. Click here for more information.
Worldwide Delivery - We offer free collection from our workshop in Bristol. Alternatively, we ship worldwide using a fully insured specialist art courier to ensure your new purchase reaches you without any fuss or stress. Please contact us for a quote or visit our Shipping FAQs for more information.
Hidden focuses on sought after, limited edition prints by the most illustrious artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Click here to view more work from our collection.
**Hidden is compliant with Anti Money Laundering regulations and registered with HMRC in accordance with 5AMLD. This means that should you wish to purchase work/s for the sterling equivalent of 10,000 Euros or over, we will ask you for some additional verification for anti-money laundering purposes.**