1950s Abstract Prints

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Madame Greta Prozor (Madame Greta Prozor), originates from the 1954 album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by ...

Artist: Marcel Gromaire Medium: Lithograph Title: Flammes Intérieures Portfolio: Verve Vol VII No. 27-28 Year: 1952 Edition: 6000 Signed: Signed in the plate Framed Size: 22" x 18 1/...

A very good impression of this color lithograph. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 220. Signed and inscribed "E.A." in pencil by Foujita. Printed by the Guilde de la Gravure,...

Glowing Tree Etching, engraving & lift ground, 1958 Signed, titled and annotated in pencil (see photos) Edition: Artist Proof (there was a published addition of 30 with five stencil ...

Artist: Henri Matisse (after) Title: La Piscine II Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse Medium: Lithograph Date: 1958 Edition: 2000 Sheet Size: 14" x 42" Signature: No Referenc...

This lithographic poster was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in 1959 for an exhibition of Picasso's "50 Masterpieces" at the Musée Cantini in Marseille, Fran...

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled La Pompadour (The Pompadour), originates from the 1954 album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Monte-Carlo, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, December 20, 1954. In La Pompadour, Matisse captures elegance and refinement through simplified form and delicate line, distilling timeless beauty into a composition of rhythmic grace and calm sophistication. Executed on velin d’Arches paper, this lithograph measures 12 x 9.25 inches (30.5 x 23.5 cm), paper size. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. The edition reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, underscoring Matisse’s mastery of lithographic technique and his continuing influence on twentieth-century modernism. Artwork Details: Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) Title: La Pompadour (The Pompadour), from Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), 1954 Medium: Lithograph on velin d’Arches paper Dimensions: 12 x 9.25 inches (30.5 x 23.5 cm), paper size Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Monte-Carlo Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonné references: Matisse, Henri, et al. *Henri Matisse: Catalogue Raisonné de L’oeuvre Gravé Établi Avec La Collaboration de Françoise Garnaud.* C. Duthuit, 1983, illustration 670 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), published by Editions du livre, Monte-Carlo, 1954 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was composed entirely by Henri Matisse, who himself chose the works lithographed. The cover is a composition by the artist, executed especially for this work, as well as the original lithograph printed on the frontispiece. This album, directed by Andre Sauret, under the direction of Henri Matisse, was drawn to MMDCCCL examples, numbered from I to MMDCCCL, and completed printing on December 20, 1954. The original lithography, the cover and the color plates were drawn on the presses of the Mourlot Freres workshops; the phototypie is by Louis Duval; and, the typography of L'Imprimerie Union. About the Artist: Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a French painter, sculptor, draughtsman, and printmaker whose revolutionary vision redefined modern art through his daring use of color, line, and form. Celebrated as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Matisse led the Fauvist movement and devoted his life to the pursuit of balance, beauty, and emotional expression in visual art. His early works burst with vibrant hues and liberated brushwork, while his later “cut-out” compositions achieved a poetic simplicity that transformed the relationship between color and space. Deeply influenced by the work of Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Georges Seurat, as well as by the rhythmic patterns of Islamic art, Byzantine mosaics, and Japanese prints, Matisse forged a new visual language that celebrated joy, movement, and serenity. He was part of an extraordinary generation of artists who shaped the evolution of modernism, maintaining lifelong dialogue and friendly rivalry with contemporaries such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Andre Derain, Albert Marquet, and Raoul Dufy—peers who, like him, sought to expand the expressive potential of color and composition. Matisse’s influence extended across generations, inspiring modern and contemporary masters including Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom drew upon his fearless experimentation and refined visual harmony. His paintings, sculptures, and works on paper are held in the most prestigious museums in the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Hermitage Museum, where his art continues to symbolize the essence of creativity and human emotion. The highest price ever paid for a Henri Matisse artwork is approximately $80.8 million USD, achieved in 2018 at Christie's New York for Odalisque couchee aux magnolias (1923). Henri Matisse La Pompadour, Matisse Portraits par Henri Matisse, Matisse Editions du livre Monte-Carlo, Matisse Mourlot...

Etching and aquatint, 1958 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 6/20 32.00 cm. x 25.00 cm. 12.6 in. x 9.84 in. (paper) 13.00 cm. x 9.50 cm. 5.12 in. x 3.74 in. (image) Frontispiece for Louis Aragon...

Engraving, 1958 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "Epreuve artiste" 22.00 cm. x 32.00 cm. 8.66 in. x 12.6 in. (paper) 11.00 cm. x 13.00 cm. 4.33 in. x 5.12 in. (imag...

A very good impression of this color lithograph with strong colors. Signed and numbered 119/140 in pencil by Severini. Printed by Michael Cassé, Paris. Published by L'Œuvre Gravée, P...

(after) Alberto Magnelli Untitled (Cubist Composition) after the collage Pochoir on paper Conditions: excellent 32 x 24 cm 1956 Printed by Daniel Jacomet for XXe Siecle (issue number...

Joan Miro - Peacock Feathers - Original Lithograph Artist: Joan Miro Dimensions: 9 x 14-/12 inches (sheet), with the usual centerfold, as published in "Joan Miro" by Jacques Prevert ...

Trees (Trees in Circle) Etching & drypoint with monotype inking, 1953-1955 Signed in pencil An unrecorded trial proof, printed on heavy wove proofing paper at Atelier 17, before the ...

Five Ideas for Sculpture Lithograph, 1981 Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist lower margin. (see photos) Edition: (35/50) 50 There were also 15 Roman Numeral artist's proofs....

Vendredi - Plate 10 from the 12 plate Portfolio, 1959 Published by Denise Rene, Paris Lithograph in colors on heavy paper 20 x 26 inches Signed, dated and numbered in ink, edition 20...

Lithograph, stencil on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Douze Contemporains, 1959; published by Éditions d'Art du Lion, Paris;...

Salvador Dali - The Atomic Era - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957 PRINTER : Atelier Mourlot. SIGNATURE : printed in the image LIMITED : 19...

Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese, French, 1921-2013) Les Poissons, 1953 Lithograph Hand-signed in pencil Lower Right Hand-numbered 16/55 in pencil Lower Left 18 x 23 1/8 inches 29 x 33 inches wit...

Héliogravure on vélin paper, mounted on vélin paper backing sheet, as issued. Paper Size: 12 x 9.25 inches; image size: 9.45 x 6.69 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnum...

Barnet, Will. ENFANT WITH YELLOW BACKGROUND (BETSY). Szoke 108, Cole 106, not in Johnson. Color lithograph, 1951. Edition of 10, titled and signed in pencil. Printed by Barnet and Ro...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Deux têtes de chiens (Two Dogs’ Heads), 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 Deux têtes de chiens (Two Dogs’ Heads), Picasso captures the alertness and loyalty of man’s companion through bold, expressive linework. The composition reflects his instinctive ability to convey individuality and character with spontaneous, rhythmic precision. 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...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From volume, Joan Miro by Jacques Prévert and Georges R...

Barnet, Will. AWARENESS OF DAWN. Szoke 101, Cole 99, Johnson 85. Color Lithograph, 1951. Edition of 18, titled and signed in pencil. Printed on Arches paper by Barnet and Robert Blackburn. Estate of the artist via Swann Galleries...

Héliogravure on vélin paper, mounted on vélin paper backing sheet, as issued. Paper Size: 12 x 9.25 inches; image size: 9.45 x 6.3 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumb...

Giuseppe Capogrossi - Stencil 1958 Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm Edition: G. di San Lazzaro. Giuseppe Capogrossi B. 1900, ROME; D. 1972, ROME Giuseppe C...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle d'Art,...

Color lithograph on wove paper. Image size 34.2x26.9 cm. Ligthly stained. Not signed, as issued.

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 113, published ...

Color etching on vellum. Image dimension 18x13 cm. Edition of 33/100. Hand signed in pencil. Light-stained, browned, with pinholes in two corners. Very rare.

Lithograph, 1952 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 70/200 Publisher : Guilde de la Gravure (Paris) Printer : Clot (Paris) Catalog : [Prudhomme 18, p.45] 57.00 cm. x 38....

Lithograph, 1957 After Joan Miró Edition : 212/300 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Catalog : [Maeght 1710] 51.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 20.08 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 40.00 cm. x 56.00 cm. 15.7...

A Duet of two lithographs by Herni Matisse, both of the same motif - climbing ivy. 'Lierre en Fleur' is Signed on the plate by Matisse. Each piece is 14"x...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the rare 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawings b...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle d'Art,...

Utilizing a bold color palette of red, black, yellow, and blue-grey, Leger creates an abstract work in which shapes and forms appear to drift in space. The large, red central image h...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Zao, Wou-ki. Zao Wou-Ki: Les Estampes, 1937...

Tyler, Richard Oviet (American, 1926-1983). THE PLANETS. Uranian Press, New York, 1958. Uranian Press, New York, 1958. The Second Edition of 20, with the plates loose in a portfolio, and with each of them titled, inscribed "Ed 2," numbered "6/20, signed in pencil by Tyler, and bearing the emossed seal of the Uranian Press at the lower right (the First Edition, of 5 copies, was a bound set of the plates, signed on the Justification page by Tyler, but with the individual plates unsigned). Quarto, string-tied boards covered in white linen printed in black from woodblocks, endpapers printed in purple and red, paper folder enclosing 20 woodblock plates printed in colors. The portfolio 14 x 10 1/2 inches, the plates each about 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches. The whole in excellent condition except that the paper folder containing the plates is foxed. We have seen a copy of the bound edition, but the work seems to very rare in either iteration. The plates are as follows: Plate 1: Title "The Planets," Plate 2: "Sun," Plate 3: "The Sun ever generous force of his being in the flow of self strength striving," Plate 4: "Moon," Plate 5: "The moon of our emotions surrounding memory influenced reflections of pleasant remembrance," Plate 6: "Mercury," Plate 7: "Mercury messenger of mind influence most observant and discriminating reaches attracts resembles snake a tree a heavy ___??," Plate 8: "Venus," Plate 9: "Venus upon us as into us the longing of love rules existence," Plate 10: "Mars," Plate 11: Mars infinitely delicate degree of devotion leads to deeds against falsehood destruction for the sake of creation inalienable dream of passion," Plate 12: "Jupiter," Plate 13: Jupiter father of forgiveness and sustaining belief of plenty keep faith favorable and optimism omnipresent," Plate 14: "Saturn," Plate 15: "Last planet of limitation leads us through purification into silence," Plate 16: "Uranus," Plate 17: "Cause ruler of spirit inspired in matter unknown and omnipotent," Plate 18: "Neptune," Plate 19: "Neptune dissolution unity divinity," Plate 20: "The Planets." Richard Oviet Tyler...

This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Vert, Bleu, Noir (Green, Blue, Black), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published...

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) " Chevalier de Malte " Exemplaire d'auteur signed jean Cocteau , Edition originale de jean Cocteau , atelier Madeline-jolly (underneath) partially glazed ...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N° 7 (double) Juin 1956,...

Andre Masson (1896-1988), Blue Serpent, 1957, 2 plates, 1) etching and aquatint in colors, signed, dated (30/7/61) and  inscribed “pour Louis Broder epreuve d’artiste.” Reference: S...

Original Arabic Art – Spain vintage travel poster. Artist: Jose Ortega. Size: 24.5" x 39.5". C. 1950. Original vintage European travel poster...

This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right margin. It is also numbered 25 in pencil from the deluxe edition of 90, at the low...

Midi - Plate 3 from the 12 plate Portfolio, 1959 Published by Denise Rene, Paris Lithograph in colors on heavy paper 26 x 20 inches Signed, dated and numbered in ink, edition of 150 ...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Tête de lion (Lion’s Head), originates from the rare 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picasso en marge du Buffon (Forty Drawi...

Lithograph in fifteen colors on vélin paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 9.5 x 12.25 inches; image size: 7.5 x 9.4 inches. Notes: From the...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Madame Matisse (Mrs. Matisse), originates from the 1954 album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matiss...

Ana Rosa de Ycaza’s’s Copper Etching III is a black and white engraving copper minimalist abstract mixed media with a french oak frame measuring 14 x 14 priced at $1000. Ana Rosa de Ycaza an artist born in 1915 was affiliated with Atelier 17 a studio that attracted the likes of Mark Rothko, Joan Míro, William de Kooning...

Madman (Fou) from Art of Today, Masters of Abstract Art, Album I, 1953 - Édition Art d'Aujourd'hui, Boulogne Screenprint in colors, 25.2" H x 19.2” W (64 x 49 cm), signed and dated ...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle d'Art, Paris. Printed by l'atelier de Georges Duval, Paris, under the direction of Charles Feld, this work forms part of the artist’s celebrated “California notebook,” a vibrant visual diary capturing his years in Cannes following his move to the villa La Californie. Executed during a period of intense creativity, the series reflects Picasso’s fascination with light, space, and the playful vitality of domestic and studio life. These lyrical compositions, reproduced with exceptional fidelity through the collotype process, reveal Picasso’s mastery of line, gesture, and spontaneity. Executed on velin d’Arches paper, this collotype measures 10.375 x 16.5 inches (26.35 x 41.91 cm). As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized 1959 publication format. This edition, printed in the fourth quarter of 1959, preserves the tonal precision, texture, and immediacy of Picasso’s original drawings from his Carnet de la Californie, one of his most expressive postwar graphic cycles. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: From Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, 1959 Medium: Collotype on velin d’Arches paper Dimensions: Paper size 10.375 x 16.5 inches (26.35 x 41.91 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1959 Publisher: Editions Cercle d'Art, 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 101. Picasso, Pablo, and Georges Bloch. Pablo Picasso, Tome I: Catalogue de L’oeuvre Grave et Lithographie, 1904–1967. 3rd ed., rev., Kornfeld et Klipstein, 1975, illustration 94. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1959 folio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, published by Editions Cercle d'Art, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the 1959 folio (translated from French): "This album, entitled 'Carnet de la Californie', has a single limited edition and appears simultaneously in France, Germany, Italy, and the United States. The examples reserved for France are numbered from CI to MD. In addition, it was drawn from this album CXX examples, including C numbered from I to C, and XX out of commerce reserved for the artist and his friends. These CXX examples are each enriched with an original lithograph, signed by the artist, and a series of drawings on Arches paper. This 'California notebook', made in lithography under the direction of Charles Feld, was completed for printing in the fourth quarter of 1959 on L’imprimerie Duval for phototypy and on the presses of Mourlot Freres for lithography." 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, Carnet de la Californie Picasso, Picasso California Notebook, Picasso 1959 portfolio, Picasso Editions Cercle d'Art Paris, Picasso Georges Duval atelier, Picasso Mourlot...

This exquisite collotype after Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990), titled Peinture initiatique V (Initiatory Painting V), from the album Peintures initiatiques d'Alfonso Ossorio (Initiatory...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Profil de jeune fille (Profile of a Young Girl), originates from the rare 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picasso en marge d...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Femme vue de dos (Woman Seen from Behind), 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 Femme vue de dos (Woman Seen from Behind), Picasso captures the timeless beauty of the female form with effortless economy of line. The figure, rendered in sweeping contour, suggests intimacy and quiet reflection, uniting classical grace with modern abstraction. 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...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled L'épervier, visage de femme (The Sparrowhawk, Woman’s Face), originates from the rare 1957 folio 40 dessins de Picass...

This exquisite lithograph after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Le Roi et la Reine (The King and the Queen), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, originates from the 1954 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954. This expressive and evocative composition captures Picasso’s enduring fascination with the circus and the human condition, recurring themes throughout his long career. Le Roi et la Reine reflects the artist’s profound empathy for the performers of his imagination—figures of strength, fragility, and grace that embody the drama and poetry of life itself. Executed during his Vallauris period, this work radiates vitality and emotional tension, merging his signature economy of line with masterful balance and movement. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 10.5 x 14 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with Picasso and other leading modernists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Le Roi et la Reine (The King and the Queen), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, 1954 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1954 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This double issue of Verve, dedicated to Picasso, whose cover was specially composed by the artist, was completed to print on September 15, 1954 by the maitres imprimeurs, Drager freres for the heliogravures, and Mourlot freres for the color lithographs. Excerpted from the publisher (translated from French), Last winter, from mid-December to the end of January 1954, Picasso was working indefatigably on this series of drawings, which rank among the finest, boldest, most poignantly human of all he has produced in the course of his long and brilliant career... Almost one could fancy that in his lonely nights at Vallauris these denizens of a world invented by himself crowded into the artist's room, sat for him, confessed unblushingly their most shameful secrets... We have published the series of drawings in its entirety. They form an organic whole, born of a surging uprush of the creative spirit, and to have omitted any of its elements would have been a mutilation. Nevertheless, when we isolate any one of these elements and fix our attention on a single page, we find the fragment almost as eye-filling as the ensemble. All the drawings are printed in the exact size of the originals and in the chronological order of their making. About the Publication: La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30 (1954), stands as one of the most significant Verve issues dedicated entirely to Pablo Picasso’s prolific creativity during his Vallauris years. Conceived and directed by Teriade, this double volume presents an extraordinary series of Picasso’s drawings executed between December 1953 and January 1954, printed in their full sequence and original scale. The collection represents a deeply human and poetic vision—an unfiltered exploration of comedy, tragedy, and the theatre of life. Printed by the master atelier Mourlot Freres for the color lithographs, this issue exemplifies Verve’s tradition of pairing literary sophistication with visual innovation. It stands as a testament to Picasso’s restless genius and Teriade’s enduring commitment to producing artistically and historically important publications that bridge art, literature, and modern printing craftsmanship. About the Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose extraordinary vision revolutionized modern art and defined the visual language of the 20th century. A child prodigy from Malaga, Spain, Picasso’s career spanned more than seven decades and encompassed an astonishing range of styles and innovations—from the melancholic Blue and romantic Rose periods to his pioneering invention of Cubism with Georges Braque, which shattered conventional notions of perspective and form. Influenced by the bold expressiveness of El Greco, the structure of Cezanne, and the vitality of African and Iberian sculpture, Picasso became a central figure of the Paris avant-garde, working in creative dialogue with contemporaries such as Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. His insatiable experimentation extended across painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, forever expanding the boundaries of artistic expression. A master of reinvention, Picasso profoundly shaped generations of artists who followed—from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Jean-Michel Basquiat to Jeff Koons and Banksy—cementing his status as a timeless cultural icon whose works remain among the most sought after worldwide. His landmark painting Les Femmes d’Alger (Version “O”) achieved a record-breaking sale of $179,365,000 at Christie’s, New York, on May 11, 2015, affirming Picasso’s enduring legacy as one of the most influential and valuable artists in history. After Pablo Picasso Le Roi et la Reine, Picasso Verve...

Salvador Dali - Don Quixote Reading in his Room - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957 PRINTER : Detruit. SIGNATURE : plate signed by Dali. LIMITED : 197 copies. SIZE : 4...

This exquisite collotype after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), from the portfolio Picasso, Carnet de la Californie, originates from the rare 1959 folio published by Editions Cercle d'Art,...