In Picasso’s true, iconic style of craft and artistry, he instills an essence of childlike sentiment and fond nostalgia within this work. Using the calm and serene expression of the boy’s face, coupled with his large hat and charming flower, we are convinced this is a depiction of a lovely summer scene; the bright yellows work against the bright reds, which in turn are complemented by an anchoring sky blue arrangement along the lower border of the work. This is a highly intriguing and, moreover, rare work by Picasso; while originally drawn in 1970, the work was printed in 1973, thus making it one of his last prints published just before his death. Many believe this to be his last work. Fully engaging and incredibly bright, Un homme avec une fleur merely serves to spawn our curiosity and appreciation for Picasso’s vision and creativity.

Created on September 23, 1970, this color lithograph is an after work on Arches paper is an example of one of the last lithographs Picasso had created before his death in 1973. The work is hand-signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 – Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right and numbered from the edition of 150 in pencil in the lower left and dated in the stone in red lettering, '23.9.70' in the lower right; printed by Michel Casse, Paris.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

This work is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1.A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Framed to archival museum grade conservation standards, Picasso A Boy with a Flower (Un homme avec une fleur ), 1970, is framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats and optical grade Plexiglas.