Bidspirit auction | Pablo Picasso ”Bacchanale” Color Linocut

Pablo Picasso ”Bacchanale” Color Linocut 1959 - Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). Color linocut print on Arches paper titled ”Couple and Flutist at the Edge of a Lake (Bacchanale), ” 1959. Depicting a stylized, dark brown figure reclining while playing a flute along the lower left. Along the lower right, an abstract pair of lovers are intertwined on the earthy ground beneath a decorative sky featuring intricate, radiating white and blue lines mixed with geometric shapes. Pencil signed along the lower right. Pencil numbered 37/50 along the lower left. Blindstamped along the upper margin. Printed by Hidalgo Arnera, Vallauris, France; published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, France. Reference: Bloch 930; MMA 35; Geiser/Baer 1259.B.2.a. Lot Essay: Pablo Picasso stands as one of the most renowned and prolific artists of the 20th century, whose innovative and groundbreaking work revolutionized the course of Western art. Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from a young age and received formal training at various art academies. His early works, influenced by Symbolism and the Blue and Rose Periods, showcased his versatility and mastery of traditional techniques. Picasso's career underwent a seismic shift with the advent of Cubism, a movement he co-founded alongside Georges Braque. Cubism shattered conventional notions of perspective and representation, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously and breaking objects down into geometric forms. Picasso's seminal work ”Les Demoiselles d'Avignon” (1907) marked a turning point in art history, foreshadowing the radical innovations that would follow. Throughout his prolific career, Picasso continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with diverse styles and mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, and collage. His involvement with Surrealism and his exploration of African and Iberian art further enriched his artistic vocabulary. Picasso's work often reflected his personal experiences, political convictions, and tumultuous relationships, imbuing his art with emotional depth and psychological complexity. Sight; height: 22 1/4 in x width: 26 1/2 in. Framed; height: 33 in x width: 36 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. There are no tears or losses. The sheet is lightly toned, particularly along the lower third. There is a penciled inscription along the lower right corner of the verso reading ”#930, 12782.” There are six residual lengths of non-acidic linen tape along the verso, two along the lower edge and four along the upper edge, from former framing hinges. The sheet is floated in frame under a cloth-lined mat. Framed under plexiglass. Light accretions along the plexiglass. Light wear to the frame.