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Pablo Picasso, Laughing Man’s Face, from marge du Buffon, 1957 (after)

1957

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About the Item

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Visage d'homme riant (Laughing Man’s Face), originates from the rare 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawings by Picasso in the Margin of Buffon). Published by Berggruen et Cie, Paris, under the direction of Henri Jonquieres, and printed by l'atelier de Georges Duval, Paris, this edition presents forty unpublished compositions created by Picasso as marginal drawings inspired by the writings of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. In Visage d'homme riant (Laughing Man’s Face), Picasso captures a burst of expression through the simplest of means—bold, rhythmic lines and an economy of gesture—transforming the human face into an emblem of joy and vitality. The drawing distills movement, humor, and personality into a timeless, spontaneous study. Executed on velin du Marais paper, this collotype measures 14.5 x 11.125 inches (36.83 x 28.26 cm). As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized 1957 publication format. This edition, printed in January 1957, captures the immediacy and vitality of Picasso’s Buffon drawings, revealing the artist’s playful engagement with both the subject matter and the act of drawing itself. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Visage d'homme riant (Laughing Man’s Face), from 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawings by Picasso in the Margin of Buffon), 1957 Medium: Collotype on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: Paper size 14.5 x 11.125 inches (36.83 x 28.26 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Berggruen et Cie, Paris Printer: l'atelier de Georges Duval, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Goeppert, Sebastian, et al. Pablo Picasso, the Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonne. Patrick Cramer, 1983, illustration 84. Johnson, Robert Flynn, et al. Artists Books in the Modern Era 1870–2000: The Reva and David Logan Collection of Illustrated Books. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Thames & Hudson, 2002, illustration 77. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawings by Picasso in the Margin of Buffon), published by Berggruen et Cie, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the 1957 folio (translated from French): "Proposed by Henri Jonquieres, this album was made under his direction. The compositions, unpublished to date, were drawn on an example of the Buffon, published by Martin Fabiani, publisher in Paris, who has obligingly authorized the edition of the text and engraving plates. The original album belongs to Dora Maar. The printing of the plates was made in l'atelier de Duval, in Paris, and completed in January 1957, and that of the typography by l'imprimerie Priester Freres. MMCCXXVI examples were printed, namely: CCXXVI examples on velin a la forme d'Arches, including an original gouge engraving by Picasso, signed by him and printed on the press of Robert Blanchet, numbered from I to CCXXVI, and MM examples on velin du Marais, numbered from CCXXVII to MMCCXXVI. In addition, non-commercial examples, numbered in Roman numerals, were reserved for the collaborators." About the Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose revolutionary vision redefined modern art in the 20th century. Born in Malaga, Spain, he demonstrated prodigious talent from an early age and trained in Barcelona and Madrid before moving to Paris, where he became the epicenter of avant-garde innovation. Picasso pioneered Cubism alongside Georges Braque, explored emotional depth through his Blue and Rose periods, and continually reinvented his style across thousands of works in painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. His influence spans movements from Surrealism to abstraction, and his work remains central to global art history. The highest price ever paid for one of his artworks is approximately US $179.4 million for Les Femmes d'Alger (Version O) (1955). Pablo Picasso collotype, Visage d'homme riant (Laughing Man’s Face) Picasso, Buffon Picasso, 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawings by Picasso in the Margin of Buffon), Picasso 1957 edition, Picasso Berggruen et Cie Paris, Picasso Georges Duval atelier, Picasso Henri Jonquieres, Picasso velin du Marais paper, Picasso portrait drawing, Picasso Buffon portfolio, Picasso natural history art, Picasso literary illustrations, Picasso modern art print, Picasso collectible book, Picasso 20th century printmaking, Picasso illustrated portfolio, Picasso Paris publication.
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 11.125 in (28.26 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Spanish)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465216731002

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