Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) (after) - "Femme à la Fleur, 1932" - (40x50cm)

- Pablo Picasso (after). Authorized offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth satin paper (300 gsm approx.).

- 2000. Copyright Pablo Picasso by SIAE

- Size: 40 x 50cm.

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed.

- Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who spent most of his adult life in France. As one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore.

Born in Málaga, Spain, Picasso showed an extraordinary artistic talent in his early years, painting in a naturalistic manner through his childhood and adolescence. His career is often described in terms of a series of overlapping periods. His early work is marked by the Blue Period and Rose Period, which led to his pioneering Cubist phase in collaboration with Georges Braque. After exploring a multitude of artistic styles, he became known for continually experimenting with different theories, techniques, and ideas.

"Femme à la Fleur" (Woman with Flower) from 1932 is a vivid work during his Surrealist phase, although he never fully identified with the movement. This work features a distorted depiction of his muse and lover Marie-Thérèse Walter. The painting is characterized by smooth, curved forms and a vibrant color palette that contrasts sharply with the more somber tones of his earlier Blue and Rose periods. In this work, the abstract representation merges with organic shapes, displaying Picasso's skill in blending reality with fantasy. The image evokes a sense of eroticism and dream-like quality that were hallmarks of his work during this time.

Picasso's artworks command some of the highest prices in the art market. His paintings and sculptures are among the most sought-after and expensive works worldwide. Significant sales include "Les Femmes d'Alger" (Version 'O') and "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust", each fetching over $100 million at auction, underscoring his lasting legacy and the enduring demand for his work.

Picasso remains a giant in the art world, not only because of his prolific output and varied styles but also due to the emotional depth and political statements embedded within his works. "Femme à la Fleur" is a testament to his innovative spirit and mastery in expressing complex human emotions through abstract forms, making it a celebrated piece among enthusiasts of modern art.

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