Description
Pablo Picasso titled "La Chute d’Icare" ("The Fall of Icarus") lithograph, a subject rooted in classical mythology and reinterpreted through Picasso’s expressive modernist style. The composition presents a dramatic arrangement of figures with exaggerated, mask-like faces and a reclining form in the foreground, evoking both narrative tension and emotional complexity. The dense cross-hatching and layered line work create depth and movement, while the distorted features reflect Picasso’s exploration of human vulnerability and mythological themes. The reference to Icarus suggests themes of ambition, and consequence, rendered here with a striking psychological intensity. Signed in the lower margin and dated 1969, consistent with Picasso’s graphic works.
Artist: After Pablo Picasso
Title: "La Chute d’Icare"
Date: 1969 (as inscribed)
Medium: Lithograph
Signature: Signed in lower margin
Size: 7" x 10"
Good vintage condition with light toning and minor handling wear. Some surface marks and edge wear visible; image remains strong with clear line work and contrast. Please review images for full condition details. A powerful mythological subject interpreted through Picasso’s bold and expressive visual language.
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Pablo Picasso "La Chute d'lcare" Lithograph
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Palm Beach Antique to Modern Estate Auction
May 31, 2026 12:00 PM EDTStuart, FL, United States
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