Pablo Picasso Vintage 1949 Mid Century Modern Mourlot Lithograph Print Framed Cubist Paris Exhibition Poster " Owl in an Interior " 1946

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This Pablo Picasso very rare vintage 1949 Mid Century Modern Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed Cubist Paris exhibition … Read more This Pablo Picasso very rare vintage 1949 Mid Century Modern Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed Cubist Paris exhibition poster " Owl in an Interior " 1946, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The lithograph print poster is published by The Musee De La Pensee Francaise, Paris. Printed in France in 1949 in an unnumbered limited edition by Mourlot on the occasion of the " Picasso Peintures Recentes " exhibition. It features a Cubist style artwork image originally created by Picasso in 1946 titled " Chouette Dans Un Interieur ( Own in an Interior ) ".

This is a rare opportunity for true Picasso, Cubism, and Mid Century Modernism fans and collectors, as this coveted image fine art exhibition poster is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Pablo Picasso ( 1881 - 1973 ) was a Spanish born painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, poet and playwright who spent most of his life in France. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential artists of The Twentieth Century. Exceptionally prolific throughout the course of his long life, Picasso achieved universal renown and immense fortune for his revolutionary artistic accomplishments, and became one of the most well known figures in 20th Century Art.

The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right.

This fine art lithograph poster is one of the iconic and very desirable of the collaboration and long lasting partnership between the artist Picasso and Atelier Mourlot who together would create many important art posters.

Beginning in the 1930's Fernand Mourlot invited the major master artists of the time into the lithography studio to learn the medium of printing together. Encouraging the artists to work directly on the lithography plates to create original prints and posters in limited editions. The results of this artistic collaboration between master artists and Mourlot became internationally known for their originality, beauty, and exquisite craftsmanship.

The Mid Century Modern rare out of print framed Paris exhibition poster print measures 21 5/8" W X 29 7/8" H X 1 1/4" D.

It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern satin finish dark walnut stained museum box style wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent condition. The poster print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and some light to moderate visible surface wear in the lower bottom text area. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less