Pablo Picasso, Notable Spaniards Visiting a Brothel, 1960s, Etching

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Etching on wove paper, realized by Picasso in 1968. Image dimension: 41.4x49.7; Sheet dimension 57x64.5 cm. Artist proof outside the … Read more Etching on wove paper, realized by Picasso in 1968. Image dimension: 41.4x49.7; Sheet dimension 57x64.5 cm. Artist proof outside the edition of Galerie Louise Leiris from 1969, market in pencil "Epreuve d'artiste". One of the 17 copies reserved to the artist and to the publisher. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Excellent condition, with strong tones. Ref. Bloch 1595; Baer 1611/B/b/2 (of C). Prov. Galerie Kornfeld, Bern. This striking etching from Picasso’s celebrated 347 Series depicts a surreal gathering of Spanish notables visiting a brothel adorned with a suit of armor, merging eroticism, satire, and history in a single scene. Created in 1968 at the height of Picasso’s late graphic production, the composition combines linear precision with the artist’s characteristic inventiveness, balancing humor and social commentary. The work is part of the monumental suite of 347 etchings, a landmark in 20th-century printmaking. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
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