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Pablo Picasso, Portrait of Paul Valery, from The Young Fate, 1921 (after)
1921

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This exquisite lithograph after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Portrait de Paul Valery (Portrait of Paul Valery), from the album La Jeune Parque, avec un portrait de l'auteur en lithographie par Pablo Picasso (The Young Fate, with a Portrait of the Author in Lithography by Pablo Picasso), originates from the 1921 edition published by Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise, Paris, and printed by Imprimerie Marchizet, Paris, 1921. Portrait de Paul Valery (Portrait of Paul Valery) reveals Picasso’s refined neoclassical style of the early 1920s, capturing the intellectual dignity and contemplative presence of the French poet and philosopher. Through pure, decisive line and balanced composition, Picasso conveys both the clarity of Valery’s thought and the emotional restraint that defined his literary and philosophical work. The portrait exemplifies the artist’s return to classical ideals of proportion and harmony following the analytical fragmentation of Cubism, uniting intellect and form in a timeless expression of modern humanism. Executed as a lithograph on velin papier verge a la forme des Manufactures d'Arches paper, this work measures 7.09 x 5.12 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of Imprimerie Marchizet, Paris, under the direction of Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Portrait de Paul Valery (Portrait of Paul Valery), from the album La Jeune Parque, avec un portrait de l'auteur en lithographie par Pablo Picasso (The Young Fate, with a Portrait of the Author in Lithography by Pablo Picasso), 1921 Medium: Lithograph on velin papier verge a la forme des Manufactures d'Arches paper Dimensions: 7.09 x 5.12 inches (18 x 13 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1921 Publisher: Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Marchizet, Paris Catalogue Raisonne References: Cramer 9; Mourlot 4 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album La Jeune Parque, avec un portrait de l'auteur en lithographie par Pablo Picasso, published by Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise, Paris, and printed by Imprimerie Marchizet, Paris, 1921 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French): XXV non-commercial examples were drawn from this volume, numbered from I to XXV, and D examples numbered from I to D, all on papier verge a la forme des Manufactures d'Arches. About the Publication: La Jeune Parque (The Young Fate), written by Nobel Prize-winning author Paul Valery and published in 1921 by Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise, stands as a milestone of early 20th-century French literature and fine press printing. The volume’s distinguished collaboration with Pablo Picasso reflects the era’s ideal of the artist-poet partnership, in which visual and literary expression merge into a unified aesthetic experience. Picasso’s lithographic portrait of Valery, printed by Imprimerie Marchizet on velin papier verge a la forme des Manufactures d'Arches, embodies the restrained elegance and intellectual clarity of both the text and its time. The edition was printed in 500 numbered examples and 25 hors commerce copies, reflecting the publisher’s commitment to artisanal quality and cultural prestige. This rare collaboration between Picasso and Valery exemplifies the refinement of Parisian literary-artistic publishing in the years following World War I, uniting two of the era’s greatest creative minds in a celebration of thought, structure, and poetic beauty. 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 USD 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 Portrait de Paul Valery, Picasso La Jeune Parque, Picasso Editions de la Nouvelle Revue francaise, Picasso Imprimerie Marchizet, Picasso Arches, Picasso lithograph.

Creation Year:
1921
Dimensions:
Height: 7.087 in (18.01 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Spanish)
Period:
1920-1929
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215464212

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