Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) (after) - "Étude pour Mercure, 1924"

- Pablo Picasso (after), 'Etude for Mercury, 1924'. Authorized serigraphic print on handmade paper (approximately 250gsm).

Copyright Succession Pablo Picasso.

Stamp on the verso.

- Size: 49.5 x 60 cm.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, widely regarded as one of the most influential and revolutionary artists of the 20th century. Born in Málaga, Spain, and later based in Paris, Picasso’s career spanned over seven decades and encompassed an extraordinary range of styles and techniques. He co-founded Cubism with Georges Braque, deconstructing perspective and form into geometric planes, a movement that forever changed the course of modern art.

Throughout his life, Picasso moved through distinct periods—the Blue Period, Rose Period, African Period, and the groundbreaking Cubist and Neoclassical phases—each reflecting shifts in his personal life, artistic philosophy, and cultural context. His work often blurred the lines between abstraction and figuration, combining emotional depth with formal innovation.

Picasso’s market value remains among the highest in the world. His paintings and drawings consistently achieve record prices at auction, with masterpieces such as Les Femmes d’Alger (Version O) (1955) selling for over $179 million. His works on paper, ceramics, and prints are also highly sought after by collectors globally, reflecting both his prolific output and enduring artistic influence.

Study for Mercury (1924) exemplifies Picasso’s minimalist mastery during his collaboration with Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes. Created as part of the stage design for the ballet Mercury, this study features three fluid, continuous-line figures in motion—a celebration of rhythm, movement, and harmony. The elegant simplicity of the contour lines captures the essence of the human form with astonishing economy, revealing Picasso’s ability to convey vitality and grace through the most minimal means.

This work bridges fine art and performance, merging classical themes with modern abstraction, a hallmark of Picasso’s creative genius.

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