Pablo Picasso 1881-1973
Grand Profil, 1947
Lithograph on Arches wove paper
Signed in red pencil, dated 2 April 1947 in the stone
Sheet: 65 x 50 cm; 25 5/8 x 19 3/4 in
Image: 61 x 43.5 cm; 24 x 17 1/8 in
Framed: 89 x 73 x 4 cm; 35 x 28 3/4 x 1 5/8 in
Image: 61 x 43.5 cm; 24 x 17 1/8 in
Framed: 89 x 73 x 4 cm; 35 x 28 3/4 x 1 5/8 in
Inscribed 'Epreuve d'artiste', one of the few artist's proofs outside the edition of 50
$ 45,000.00
Picasso's lithograph 'Grand Profil,' created in 1947, is a beautiful portrayal of Francoise Gilot in profile. In her early twenties, Gilot met Picasso, who was already an established artist, and...
Picasso's lithograph 'Grand Profil,' created in 1947, is a beautiful portrayal of Francoise Gilot in profile. In her early twenties, Gilot met Picasso, who was already an established artist, and they began a tumultuous relationship that lasted about a decade. During their time together, Françoise Gilot became a significant influence on Picasso's life and art. In 1947 Picasso made a series of lithographs depicting Gilot in profile.
With his mastery of form and line, Picasso captures Gilot's essence with a simple yet powerful elegance. The lithograph's striking composition and skillful use of light and shadow showcase the artist's ability to convey emotion and personality through minimalistic yet expressive strokes. 'Grand Profil' is one of the best lithographs showcasing Picasso's genius in immortalizing the human form through his unique artistic vision.
With his mastery of form and line, Picasso captures Gilot's essence with a simple yet powerful elegance. The lithograph's striking composition and skillful use of light and shadow showcase the artist's ability to convey emotion and personality through minimalistic yet expressive strokes. 'Grand Profil' is one of the best lithographs showcasing Picasso's genius in immortalizing the human form through his unique artistic vision.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris. This was Picasso's dealer at the time.Literature
Mourlot 85.Bloch 44.