Bidspirit auction | Pascal Cucaro - Blue Profile

Pascal Cucaro - Blue Profile Signed MCM Lithograph - Striking limited edition lithograph by Pascal Cucaro depicting a contemplative female profile rendered in bold black against a vibrant blue field. Characterized by expressive brushwork, simplified forms, and strong color contrasts, the composition reflects Cucaro's distinctive Mid-Century Modern Figurative Expressionist style, influenced by the post-war California art scene. The lithograph is hand signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right and numbered 93/100 in pencil at the lower left. This work exemplifies Cucaro's recognizable portrait style, emphasizing mood and personality through confident line work and dramatic color. Framed approximately 39” x 31”. Pascal Cucaro (1915-2004, United States) was an American painter and printmaker born in Youngstown, Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he studied at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Associated with the city's Beat Generation artistic community, Cucaro became known for his expressive portraits, street scenes, clowns, and figurative works distinguished by bold color and energetic brushwork. His paintings and prints remain sought after by collectors of California and Mid-Century Modern art.