Etching from 1968.
The edition of 50.
Dimensions of sheet: 45.5 x 56 cm
Dimensions in frame: 63 x 72 cm
Hand signed.
Publisher: Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris.
Printer: Aldo Crommelynck, Paris.
Reference: Bloch 1496
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This captivating etching is part of Suite 347, a legendary series of 347 prints created by Pablo Picasso over the course of just seven months in 1968, when the artist was 87 years old. In a burst of late-life creative energy, Picasso worked almost daily with master printer Aldo Crommelynck, producing a dazzling range of images that reflect his boundless imagination and technical brilliance.
The present work, L. 17, dated April 4, 1968, stands as a testament to Picasso’s unrelenting innovation. It blends elements of eroticism, mythology, and theatricality—hallmarks of the series—capturing both the boldness and wit of the artist in his final years.
Suite 347 was first exhibited in its entirety at the Galerie Louise Leiris in Paris in 1968, causing a sensation in the art world. The series has since been recognized not only for its technical mastery in etching and aquatint, but also for its intimate glimpse into the obsessions, humor, and defiant spirit of Picasso’s twilight years.
The work is in Excellent condition.
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