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Pablo Picasso, Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire, Calligrammes, 1918 (after)
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This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Portrait de Guillaume Apollinaire (Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire), from the album Calligrammes, poèmes de la paix et de la guerre (1913–1916) (Calligrams, Poems of Peace and War), originates from the 1918 edition published by Mercure De France, Paris, and printed by G. Roy, Paris, April 15, 1918. Portrait de Guillaume Apollinaire (Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire) depicts the great French poet and art critic, one of Picassos closest friends and a leading voice of the Parisian avant-garde. Created during the final years of World War I, the portrait combines classical restraint with modern abstraction, translating the poet’s visionary intellect and inner resilience into bold, simplified forms. This woodcut, both austere and deeply expressive, stands as a poignant tribute to Apollinaire’s genius and his pivotal role in shaping modernist thought, bridging literature, Cubism, and Surrealism. Executed as a woodcut on velin de cuve a la forme des papeteries d'Arches paper, this work measures 9.06 x 5.87 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of G. Roy, Paris, under the direction of Mercure De France, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Portrait de Guillaume Apollinaire (Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire), from the album Calligrammes, poèmes de la paix et de la guerre (1913–1916) (Calligrams, Poems of Peace and War), 1918 Medium: Woodcut on velin de cuve a la forme des papeteries d'Arches paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 5.87 inches (23 x 14.9 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: April 15, 1918 Publisher: Mercure De France, Paris Printer: G. Roy, Paris Catalogue Raisonne Reference: Horodisch, Abraham. Pablo Picasso: The Illustrated Books. Catalogue Raisonne. Amsterdam: Hertzberger & Co., 1956, no. C2. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Calligrammes, poèmes de la paix et de la guerre (1913–1916), published by Mercure De France, Paris, and printed by G. Roy, Paris, April 15, 1918 Notes: Excerpted from the volume (translated from French): It has been shot, IV examples on Japon ancien a la forme des manufactures imperiales containing, in addition to the woodcut that adorns the entire edition, a second portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso engraved by R. Jaudon. These examples are numbered to the press from I to IV. XXXIII examples on velin de cuve a la forme des papeteries d'Arches, numbered to the press from V to XXXVII; III examples in Chine marked A, B, G (excluding trade). Of the current edition, D plus D of a second run. About the Publication: Calligrammes, poèmes de la paix et de la guerre (1913–1916), published in 1918 by Mercure De France, represents one of the crowning achievements of early 20th-century French poetry and book illustration. Written by Guillaume Apollinaire between the last years of peace and the devastation of the First World War, the collection stands as a fusion of literary innovation and typographic experimentation, where the layout of words on the page forms visual poems, or “calligrams.” Picasso’s contribution, the iconic woodcut portrait of Apollinaire, encapsulates their deep friendship and shared modernist ideals. The book was printed by G. Roy in Paris on the finest velin de cuve a la forme des papeteries d'Arches paper, reflecting both artistic and artisanal excellence. The edition was produced in a tiered structure, with rare examples on Japon and Chine papers reserved for collectors. Calligrammes is more than a volume of poetry—it is a cultural monument that unites text, image, and design in perfect harmony, marking the intersection of Cubism, Futurism, and early Surrealism. It stands as both a memorial to the poet, who died the same year of its publication, and a timeless collaboration between two of the greatest creative minds of the modern age. 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, Picassos 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 Christies, New York, on May 11, 2015, affirming Picassos enduring legacy as one of the most influential and valuable artists in history. Pablo Picasso Portrait de Guillaume Apollinaire, Picasso Calligrammes, Picasso G. Roy, Picasso Mercure De France, Picasso Arches, Picasso woodcut.

Creation Year:
1918
Dimensions:
Height: 9.055 in (23 cm)Width: 5.87 in (14.91 cm)
Medium:
Woodcut
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Spanish)
Period:
1910-1919
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215466472

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