Pablo Picasso

Own this stunning limited edition Picasso lithograph, showcasing a portrait of Jacqueline Roque in the artist’s iconic studio at La Californie in Cannes. This work, initially published in 1956 in the book ‘Dans l'Atelier de Picasso,’ was later reworked by Picasso in 1958, when he added vibrant colours to create a striking new version. This reworked lithograph was dedicated to his publishers and friends and later featured as the cover image for the volume ‘Ces Peintres Nos Amis, Vol. II,’ which was published in a limited edition of 250. A rare piece, this lithograph offers collectors a unique opportunity to own a vibrant piece of Picasso’s later work, reflecting his continued artistic innovation.

Picasso's Villa in Cannes: The Story of La Californie

In 1955 Picasso had taken up residence in La Californie, a sprawling Art Nouveau villa in Cannes with extensive views over the Mediterranean. He took the large ground floor salon as his studio, quickly filling it with paintings, sculptures, ceramics, African masks, and all manner of items gathered over the course of his life. Within several months he had embarked upon an extensive series of paintings and drawings depicting his new workspace.

It has been suggested that these interiors were a direct response to the legacy of Henri Matisse, who had died the previous year. The studio had been one of his favourite subjects. In his own images, Picasso embraces the same decorative elements, blazing colours, linear patterns, spaciousness and dazzling exterior light that had defined Matisse's approach. The opulent architecture of La Californie, particularly its elaborate windows, lent itself naturally to his aesthetic, and corresponded closely with Picasso's idea of the "Orient". Picasso confirmed to his biographer that it was this resonance that had encouraged him to buy the house in the first place.

Picasso and Jacqueline Roque

Picasso met Jacqueline Roque in the summer of 1952. They married in 1961. During their nineteen years together, Picasso would create over 400 portraits of Jacqueline, more than any other person. 

A Key Piece for Collectors

This fabulous limited edition lithograph was printed by Mourlot, one of the greatest lithography workshops of the 20th century. It captures Picasso at a pivotal moment in his life, as the artist discovered his final muse. It is also one of the most colourful lithographs in Picasso's entire career, making it a highly desirable example of his late graphic work.

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