Displaying the artist's sense of affection and understanding of beauty, Pablo Picasso Mother and Child, 1963 is constructed on the base composition of a contour line drawing. This elemental technique allows the viewer to focus upon both the graceful quality of line as well as the intimate scene portrayed. A sense of energy and vibrancy is added by the color and lines seen at the background of the image. As stated by Luis Carlos Rodrigo, "Daniel-Henry points out that "his 'subjects' are his loves. He never painted an object with which he didn't have an affectionate relationship - and certainly not only on aesthetic grounds" (pg. 1495).

Created on April 29, 1963, this work is numbered from the edition of 200 and printed on a heavy wove Arches paper. This work is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins,1973 in pencil in the lower right. Picasso's signature and date also appear in the stone in the upper left.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany Pablo Picasso Mother and Child, 1963.

About the Framing:

Pablo Picasso Mother and Child, 1963 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complimentary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.