Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, For Roby, from The Age of the Sun, 1950, 1950
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H 11.25 in W 9.125 in
Pablo Picasso, For Roby, from The Age of the Sun, 1950
By Pablo Picasso
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This exquisite engraving by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Pour Roby (For Roby), from L’Age de Soleil (The Age of the Sun), originates from the 1950 edition published by Aux Depens de L’Auteur, Paris, under the direction of Robert-J. Godet, Paris; printed by Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris, under the direction of Georges Leblanc, Paris, July 21, 1950. This compelling composition reflects Picasso’s mastery of intaglio technique, where incisive line and expressive distortion converge to translate poetic and symbolic subject matter into a powerful and evocative graphic language. Executed as an engraving on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 11.125 x 9.125 inches (28.26 x 23.18 cm). Signed in reverse in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The impression exemplifies the technical excellence and material sensitivity characteristic of Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut’s celebrated editions. Artwork Details: Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Pour Roby (For Roby), from L’Age de Soleil (The Age of the Sun) Medium: Engraving on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 11.125 x 9.125 inches (28.26 x 23.18 cm) Inscription: Signed in reverse in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1950 Publisher: Aux Depens de L’Auteur, Paris Printer: Atelier Lacouriere-Frelaut, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Bloch, Georges. Pablo Picasso: Catalogue of the Printed Graphic Work 1904–1967. Kornfeld & Klipstein, 1968, illustration 680; Cramer, Patrick. Pablo Picasso, The Illustrated Books: Catalogue Raisonne. Patrick Cramer, 1983, illustration 57. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio L’Age de Soleil (The Age of the Sun), 1950 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This edition, constituting the original edition of the the work, has been limited to MCXIV examples, as follows: IV nominative examples on Arches, hand reserved for collaborators of the work; X examples on hand-made Arches with five states in black and color of the engraving, marked from A to J; C examples on velin du Marais with the black state of the engraving and numbered from I to C; M examples on velin including the rendering of the engraving and numbered from I to M. Printing was finished on July 21, 1950, under the direction of the author, on the presses of E. Durand, master printer in Paris for typography, and G. Leblanc, master engraver in Paris for engraving. About the Publication: L’Age de Soleil (The Age of the Sun), published in Paris in 1950 by Aux Depens de L’Auteur under the direction of Robert-J. Godet, is a distinguished illustrated edition that reflects Pablo Picasso’s continued engagement with poetic text, symbolic imagery, and the livre d’artiste tradition in the postwar period. Conceived as a highly refined collaboration between artist, author, printer, and engraver, the publication integrates original engravings by Picasso with a carefully structured typographic program executed by master printers in Paris. The edition was produced in multiple tiers on fine papers including Arches, velin du Marais, and velin, with select examples featuring additional states and variations of the engravings, demonstrating the technical and aesthetic ambitions of the project. Printed under the direction of Georges Leblanc for the engraving and E. Durand for typography, the publication exemplifies the highest standards of mid twentieth century French printmaking. Through its synthesis of text and image, L’Age de Soleil stands as an important example of Picasso’s contributions to illustrated editions, embodying his ability to translate poetic and symbolic themes into a compelling visual language while maintaining exceptional technical precision. 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. Pablo Picasso Pour Roby...
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