Pablo Picasso | 4 May 1945 | Etching

Dated in the plate 4 Mai 1945, this evocative etching was created during a week of immense historical significance, just days before the liberation of Europe. It represents a period of profound transition for Picasso, moving away from the tensions of the Occupation toward a more lyrical and classical "economy of line."

The composition features three masterful studies of form: a delicate profile, a soulful frontal portrait, and a classical standing nude. This work demonstrates Picasso’s unparalleled ability to convey volume and character through minimalist graphic precision.

Presented in a bespoke museum-grade triple mount and a hand-finished gallery frame, this piece is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of 20th-century masters. Creed Gallery Ascot provides specialised sourcing and white-glove installation services for our clients throughout Berkshire, Surrey, and London.

Medium: Etching on paper (2nd state) unsigned

Printer: Lacourière, Paris

Artwork size: 16" x 10.25" in (40.2 x 26 cm), sheet size

Framed size: 28.25" x 21.25" in (72 x 54 cm), bespoke framed to conservation standards

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