Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Deux nus surréalistes

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Les 156, Two Surrealist Nudes (plate 98), 1978

Original engraving (Atelier Crommelynck)
signed and sealed
Justified HC B/C
On vellum 36.5 x 45 cm

REFERENCE :
Catalogue raisonné Bloch #1954
- Catalogue raisonné Geiser-Baer #1963 Bc

The series known as the "156 engravings" is the last engraved by Picasso (then over 90 years old) between 1970 and 1972. These plates were exhibited at the Louise Leiris gallery from January 24 to February 24, 1973, a few weeks before the artist's death, and the edition was completed in 1978 at the Crommelynck workshops, faithful friends of Picasso. They bear the artist's signature stamp (Lugt 2026e).

PROVENANCE: Personal collection of Aldo Crommelynck, editor and friend of the artist.

Excellent condition