Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) (after) - "La Ronde de la Jeunesse, 1961" - (60x80cm)

- Pablo Picasso (after). Authorized offset on heavyweight smooth satin paper (approximately 300gsm). 2000s

Size: 60 x 80cm.

Plate signed.

Stamp on the verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Pablo Picasso (born October 25, 1881, Málaga, Spain—died April 8, 1973, Mougins, France) was a Spanish expatriate painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer. He was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century and the creator (with Georges Braque) of Cubism. Picasso’s work remains a tribute to the vitality of the disquieting Spaniard with the sombre, piercing eyes who superstitiously believed that work would keep him alive. For nearly 80 of his 91 years, Picasso dedicated himself to an artistic output that significantly contributed to and paralleled the entire development of modern art in the 20th century.

Picasso’s most prized paintings come from various stages in his life: the early-career Rose and Blue periods and his groundbreaking experiments in Cubism, through his output in the years leading up to and during World War II up to the late 1960s, when he was already world-famous. Central to Picasso’s body of work are portraits of his various muses: Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque, each of whom the artist had a series of complicated affairs with. These portraits, which range from sensual to tormented, have become some of the most recognizable in art history.

One significant work by Picasso is 'La Ronde de la Jeunesse' (1961), which translates to 'The Round of Youth.' This piece features a vibrant, circular composition of dancing figures, celebrating life and vitality. The energetic brushstrokes and bright colors exemplify Picasso's later style, which often embraced a more playful and expressive approach. 'La Ronde de la Jeunesse' captures the joy and movement of youth, showcasing Picasso's ability to convey dynamic scenes with bold and simplified forms. This work is a testament to his continuous innovation and exploration of new artistic expressions throughout his career.

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