Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - "Colombe Bleue, 1961". Gesigneerd en gedateerd in de plaat. - 80 x 60 cm.

Pablo Picasso: "Blue Dove, 1961".

Signed and dated on the plate.

Authorized offset lithograph on heavy smooth satin paper (approximately 300 g/m2).

Condition: the work is in excellent condition.
Format: 60 x 80 cm.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish
painter, sculptor, printmaker and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain, and showed extraordinary artistic talent from a young age.
At the beginning of the twenties he moved to Paris, where he became a central figure in the city’s vibrant art scene.

Picasso is known as co-founder of the Cubist movement, together with Georges Braque.
His work developed in several periods, each characterized by its own styles and themes, such as the blue period, the pink period, the period inspired by African art and Surrealism.
He continually experimented with different techniques and materials, thereby pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.

Picasso's prolific work and innovative approach have made him one of the most respected
artists in history. His works are highly sought after and regularly bring top prices at auctions. For example, his painting "Les Femmes d'Alger (Version O)" was auctioned in 2015 for $179.4 million, setting the record for the most expensive painting sold at auction at that time.

"'Colombe Bleue" (1961), translated as "Blue Dove", is one of Picasso's most important works from his later years. The painting shows a stylized dove, a symbol of peace, in a vivid blue. The simplicity of the form, combined with the striking color, embodies Picasso's mastery of line and composition.

The dove motif has a special meaning, since Picasso's dove design was used as an emblem for the First International Peace Conference in Paris. This image became synonymous with the peace movement and reinforced Picasso's role not only as an artist, but also as a cultural and political icon.

"Colombe Bleue" reflects Picasso's
ongoing engagement with themes such as peace and humanism, which resonated strongly in the post-World War II context. The work illustrates his ability to convey deep messages with deceptively simple images, a testament to his lasting genius and influence in the art world.

Comparable artists in terms of innovation and market value include contemporaries such as Henri Matisse and later successors such as Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. All of these artists shaped the art market through their own styles and conceptual depth, and have achieved some of the highest auction prices in the world.

Never been framed and kept in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The shown photos are part of the description.

This artwork is carefully securely packed and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
No shipping possible to the Canary Islands.

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