Picasso, Deux femmes, La Chèvre-Feuille (after)

1943

Engraving and Zincograph on vélin Lafuma-Navarre paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, La Chèvre-Feuille, 1943. Published b...

This exquisite lithograph after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Deux femmes nues (Two Nude Women), originates from the rare 1970 folio Suite des reproductions des Eaux-fortes de Pablo Picasso pour illustrer les Metamorphoses d'Ovide. Published and printed by Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve, in collaboration with Albert Skira, Geneve, this edition presents faithful reproductions of the original etchings created by Picasso in 1930–31 for the landmark illustrated book Les Metamorphoses d'Ovide. The composition reflects Picasso’s neoclassical mastery, depicting two interlaced female figures that embody the timeless themes of transformation, sensuality, and myth central to Ovid’s poetic universe. Executed on velin papier Verge fin blanc des papeteries de Bellerive, this lithograph measures 11.02 x 8.66 inches (28 x 22 cm) with an image size of 4.3 x 5.5 inches (10.9 x 14 cm). As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized 1970 publication format. This edition, produced under Albert Skira’s supervision, preserves the fluid linework, tonal depth, and refined composition of the original copper etchings created by Picasso for the 1931 deluxe edition of Les Metamorphoses d'Ovide, one of the most celebrated artist’s books of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Deux femmes nues (Two Nude Women), from Suite des reproductions des Eaux-fortes de Pablo Picasso pour illustrer les Metamorphoses d'Ovide, 1970 Medium: Lithograph on velin papier Verge fin blanc des papeteries de Bellerive Dimensions: Paper size 11.02 x 8.66 inches (28 x 22 cm); Image size 4.3 x 5.5 inches (10.9 x 14 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1970 (after the 1931 etchings) Publisher: Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve Printer: Production Edito-Service S.A., in collaboration with Albert Skira, Geneve Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1970 folio Suite des reproductions des Eaux-fortes de Pablo Picasso pour illustrer les Metamorphoses d'Ovide, authorized by Albert Skira, Geneve Notes: Excerpted from the 1970 folio (translated from French): "The original edition of Les Metamorphoses d'Ovide, full text of the association, Guillaume Bude, established and translated by Georges Lafaye, is illustrated with XXX original etchings by Picasso. The draw, completed on October 25, 1931, in Paris, on the presses of Leon Pichon for typography, and by Louis Fort for the engravings, was limited to CXLV examples, all numbered in the press and signed by the artist. The edition included XXX examples on Japon blanc a la forme fabrique specialement par la manufacture imperiale, including V examples, numbered from I to V, each containing a sequel on Japon with remarks in bistre, a suite on Chine with remarks in black and an original drawing by the artist; XXV examples, numbered from VI to XXX, each containing a sequel on Japon with remarks in black; XCV examples, numbered from XXXI to CXXV, on verge de pur chiffon fabrique specialement a la main par les papeteries d'Arches; and CX non-commerce examples, numbered in Roman numerals from I to XX, reserved for the artist and collaborators. The coppers used to draw the illustrations were scratched by the artist in the presence of the publisher. This album has been presented to collectors and bibliophiles of the United States of America by Marie Harriman. This lithograph edition, 22 x 28 cm, was printed with Albert Skira's authorization on papier Verge fin blanc des papeteries de Bellerive." About the Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose extraordinary vision and restless creativity reshaped the trajectory of modern art. Born in Málaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional talent from an early age, studying at the Royal Academy of San Fernando before settling in Paris, the artistic epicenter of the early 20th century. There, his pioneering spirit gave rise to groundbreaking movements, most notably Cubism, developed alongside Georges Braque, which revolutionized visual representation by deconstructing form and perspective. Over his prolific seven-decade career, Picasso’s work evolved through distinct stylistic periods—the Blue, Rose, African, and Classical phases—culminating in a body of art that embraced experimentation, emotional depth, and innovation. His influence and dialogue with fellow visionaries Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray shaped the foundation of modernism, while his legacy continues to resonate through the work of post-war and contemporary artists such as Banksy, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Jasper Johns. Together, these artists collectively expanded the boundaries of art in the 20th and 21st centuries. Picasso’s staggering output of more than 20,000 works—spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, and printmaking—embodies his belief that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” His creations are housed in the world’s foremost museums, including the Musée Picasso in Paris, MoMA in New York, the Guggenheim, and the Tate in London. The highest price ever paid for a Picasso artwork is approximately $179.4 million USD at Christie’s New York in 2015 for Les Femmes d’Alger (Version O) (1955). Pablo Picasso lithograph, Deux femmes nues Picasso, Two Nude Women Picasso, Picasso Metamorphoses...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Deux femmes nues Lithograph from 1967. The edition of 89/500 on Auvergne Richard de Bas paper. With two watermarks - one of the paper, second of the pu...

Realized by Picasso in 1956. Lithograph on Arches Paper. Hand Signed and numbered. Edition of 19/50.  Ref. Bloch n.790.