Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Raphael et la Fornarina

Lithograph from the series "347 engravings", Arches veline paper, dimensions: 21 x 28 cm in light passe-partout, 30 x 37 cm in passe-partout,

limited edition, unnumbered, date of creation of the engraving "9.9.68 I" reflected in the upper left corner.
The series of works by Pablo Picasso titled "347 Engravings" is a collection of engravings created by the artist in a relatively short period of time, between March 16 and October 5, 1968. The works were first exhibited at Galerie Louise Leiris in Paris in late 1968 and early 1969.
"Raffaello and Fornarina" is an intimate scene that refers to a popular anecdote about the relationship between Renaissance master Raphael Santi and his muse, model, and mistress, known as La Fornarina (the baker's daughter).
Picasso, known for his numerous love affairs, created works characterized by great freedom and expression, and thematically oscillate around his favorite motifs: woman, sexuality, eroticism....Unique work in the history of engravings, mastery of techniques ( lithography, etching, drypoint) and astonishing speed of creation establish Picasso's position as one of the greatest Artists of the 20th century. The series of "347 engravings" was exhibited in Paris, the United States , in Rome arousing much controversy. Individual engravings from this collection sometimes appear at art auctions or in galleries. They can also be found in museum and private collections around the world. Due to their artistic and historical value, these works fetch high prices on the art market.


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