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 lithograph 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 margin and numbered 24/150 in pencil in the lower left. Printed on Arches France watermarked paper, it is also dated in the stone in red, '23.9.70' in the lower right of the image.

DOCUMENTED AND ILLUSTRATED IN:

1. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

ABOUT THE FRAMING:
Framed to archival museum grade conservation standards, this piece is framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats and optical grade Plexiglas.