Pablo Picasso, Vaullauris Painting and Light, Tenth Anniversary (Vallauris Peinture et Lumière, Xᵉ Anniversaire), 1964

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Title:Vallauris Peinture et Lumière, Xᵉ Anniversaire (Vallauris Painting and Light, Tenth Anniversary), 1964
Reference:Baer 1353, Bloch 1850, Czwiklitzer 51
Medium:Color Linocut on Arches Paper
Image Size:25 in x 22 3/4 in (66 cm x 54 cm)
Sheet Size:29 1/5 x 24 1/2 in (75.2 cm x 62.2 cm)
Framed Size:37 3/8 in x 32 3/8 in (94.9 cm x 82.2 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 185 in pencil in the lower left margin
Signature:Hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in green crayon in the lower right margin.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-5282

Historical Description

Audacious and mesmerizing, Pablo Picasso Vallauris Peinture et Lumière, Xᵉ Anniversaire (Vallauris Painting and Light, Tenth Anniversary), 1964 captivates its audience by featuring a complex figure, formed by snake-like lines. With a brown, yellow and ivory glow, this work creates a simplistic, yet engaging composition. Quirky line work and playful coloration entice the viewer and enhance the design elements in this work. In common cubist style works by Picasso, we are shown a compelling rendering of facial features ingeniously arranged to create this remarkable character. This work was created for the 10th Anniversary of the Vallauris Exposition.

Created in 1964, this color linocut on Arches paper is printed and published by Arnéra, Vallauris. Hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in green crayon in the lower right margin, this work is numbered from the edition of 185 in pencil in the lower left margin.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Vallauris Peinture et Lumière, Xᵉ Anniversaire (Vallauris Painting and Light, Tenth Anniversary), 1964 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. Baer, Brigitte. Picasso: Peintre-graveur, Tome V 1959-1965. Berne: Editions Kornfeld, 1989. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 1353.
2. Bloch, Georges. Picasso: Tome II, Catalogue de l'oeuvre gravé et lithographié 1966-1969. Berne: Editions Kornfeld et Cie, 1986. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 1850.
3. Czwiklitzer, Christopher. Picasso's Posters. Random House: New York, 1971. Listed and illustrated as plate 51.
4. Lieberman, William S. Picasso Linoleum Cuts. New York: Random House, 1985. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 146.
5. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
Framed to archival museum grade conservation standards, Pablo Picasso Vallauris Peinture et Lumière, Xᵉ Anniversaire (Vallauris Painting and Light, Tenth Anniversary), 1964 is presented in a complementary moulding with silk-wrapped mats and optical-grade Plexiglas.