| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Le Clown (The Clown), c. 1961 |
| Reference: | no. 61-012 |
| Medium: | Lithograph |
| Sheet Size: | 25 3/4 x 20 7/16 in (65 cm x 51.9 cm) |
| Signature: | This work is hand-signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881- Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right. |
Pablo Picasso Le clown (The Clown), c. 1961 features a beloved character which consistently reappears in Picasso’s body of work. Playfully designed with vibrant colors and an abstract rendition of a clown, this work illustrates a frequented theme in the artist’s oeuvre. Utilizing bold blocks of color and lyrical linear design elements, Picasso depicts the figure looking directly out at the viewer.
