Description:Considered to be one of Picasso’s monumental linoleum prints, this large-scale work captures the essence of this artist’s innovation and minimalist creativity. His simple lines curve and undulated together to form the characters of the piece: the woman – feminine and robust, the horse – whimsical and characteristic, and the picador – strong and masculine. All three subjects create a triad composition making way for a harmonious and balanced piece. The entire work exudes an air of femininity and mystery, all set against a backdrop of a misty grey helping to create Picasso’s sensual environment of intrigue.
Created on September 25, 1959, this work was published from the Edition Galerie Louise Leiris in 1960, printed by Arnéra on Arches block watermarked paper. Hand signed by Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973) in pencil in the lower right margin, the work is numbered 37/50 in pencil in the lower left margin. Dated in the block in the upper right corner of the image: ‘59.9.25.’
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :
1. Baer, B. (1989) . Picasso Peintre-Graveur, Tome V – Catalogue Raisonné de l’œuvre grave et des monotypes, Editions Kornfeld: Berne. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 1238 on pg. 283.
2. Bloch, G. Picasso: Catalogue de l’œuvre grave et lithographié Tome I, Editions Kornfeld et Cie: Berne. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 913 on pg. 199.
3. Boeck, W., intr. (1962) . Pablo Picasso Linoleum Cuts: Bacchanals, Women, Bulls & Bullfighters, Harry N. Abrams, Inc.: NY. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 10, plate 10.
4. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Picasso: Sixty Years of Graphic Works, New York Graphic Society: Greenwich. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 323 on pg. 130.
5. The Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kramer Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1985) . Picasso Linoleum Cuts, Random House: NY. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 28 on pg. 39.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed in a beautiful and decorative gold and bronze moulding. The delicate organic shapes within the frame are the perfect compliment to this beautiful work. Framing is completed with white, linen-wrapped mats, a matching gold inner fillet, set behind an archival Plexiglas® cover. All materials are museum quality and archival.
