Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Mère et Enfant

Mère et Enfant (1966)

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Medium: Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
Dimensions: 70.5 × 53.8 cm
Edition: 500
Signature: Signed and dated in the plate, numbered in pencil
Printer/Publisher: Mourlot, Paris

Description: Pablo Picasso’s Mère et Enfant (1966) is a tender and expressive color lithograph that captures one of the artist’s most enduring themes: motherhood. Printed on Arches paper at the renowned Mourlot studio in Paris, the work exemplifies Picasso’s late-career mastery of lithographic technique, characterized by fluid lines and a harmonious color palette. Signed and dated in the plate and numbered in pencil from an edition of 500, this piece stands as a testament to Picasso’s ability to convey deep emotion through simplicity and form.