Pablo Picasso La Celestine 1971

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This original aquatint etching, Untitled , 1971 (Bloch catalog number 1690) is from the Portfolio of La Célestine which is part of the 347 Series . Between March 16 and October 5, 1968, Picasso created 347 etchings and aquatints (some days completing 2 or 3 etching plates), an astonishing outpouring of energy when Picasso was 86 years old. The series began shortly after the death of his companion and friend, Catalan poet Jaime Sabartés (1881-1968). Picasso dedicated a set of proofs in his memory. The 66 etching plates for this Portfolio of La Célestine were completed between April 11 and August 18, 1968. With irony and ribald humor Picasso reviewed his life in the 347 Series , his failing powers and his place in history. In fact, Picasso is often observed in much of the 347 Series as voyeur in these images of fantasy and imagination. The series was printed in collaboration with brothers Piero (1934-2001) and Aldo Crommelynck who, in 1963, set up a studio in Mougins when Picasso was 82 years old. Picasso's prolific production relied on the absolute trust he had between himself and the master engravers. This portfolio was published by Editions de l'Atelier Crommelynck in Paris in 1971. It was created in a book edition of 350 plus 30 HC ( hors commerce ) examples of which this one is numbered XXIII/XXX. Picasso signed the justification read more

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