Picasso, Pablo Original Etching & Aquatint, 1 of only 5
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ARTIST: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) TITLE: Jacqueline en Mariée, de Face (Portrait of Jacqueline, Married) MEDIUM: Original Etching & Aquatint IMAGE SIZE: 15 ½" x 11 ¼" (39.37cm x 28.58cm) SHEET SIZE: 18 ¼" x 14 ¼" (46.36cm x 36.2cm) FRAMED SIZE: 38 ¼" x 34 ¼" (97.16cm x 87cm) EDITION: From the 1st state of XVIII on vélin paper, one of only 5 known examples of this print (none of which are signed). CONDITION: This piece is in very good condition; an excellent, brilliant impression of this scarce print. Minor conservation at extreme sheet edges. DISCUSSION: This stunning, rare work depicting Jacqueline Roque, Picasso's second wife, is surely one of the artist's more beautiful and flattering portraits of his many subjects. She appears to radiate an inherent glow and happiness that resonates to those who view her, bearing an expression of utter peace and tranquility. Created in Cannes, March 4, 1961, this piece is dated in the plate '24.3.61' in the lower right. Printed by Frélaut, this etching & aquatint features a defined plate mark with wide margins on vélin paper 'sans filigrane' featuring deckle edges on the top and bottom. Picasso has skillfully perfected the art of highlighting and lowlighting through the medium of etching, manipulating shadow and integrating light with the delicate features of portrait to help raise her from the surface of the paper. This rich and velvety, atmospheric impression has been so meticulously etched and detailed, it has be heralded as one of Picasso's tour-de-force prints of this period. It is the fanaticism at which he attacked the plate which makes this 1st state impression virtually a unique proof. A beautiful portrait of Jacqueline Roque depicts her dressed for her wedding day, presumably to Pablo Picasso. She was his second wife that would be the inspiration for the majority of his works throughout his later years. According to writer and curator, Berta Sichel: His exhaustive exploration into portraiture developed over six decades certainly reflects the spirit, the mood, and the presence of all the women that ever crossed through his life, whether enchantresses, lovers or wives. In varying degrees, they nurtured his creativity and infused his art with innovation and audacity (ArtNet Magazine). DOCUMENTATION / COA: It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will accompany the final sale of the work): 1) Baer, Brigitte. Picasso Peintre-Graveur - Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre grave et des monotypes, Tome V 1959 - 1965. Listed and illustrated as cat. no. 1089 on pg. 53. ABOUT THE FRAMING: Conservation framed with museum quality, archival materials, this work is set in a Baroque-inspired gold moulding. With bold external sculptural accents, the undulating organic forms compliment the detail of this work. In addition, the contrasting tones and highlights of the framework accentuate the deep tones of the work. Completed with white linen wrapped mattes and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind archival Plexiglas. I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970?s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. Feel free to call us, at 800-805-7060 or 510-777-9970 with any questions you might have. You can also e-mail us at alex@masterworksfineart.com or you can visit our ABOUT US PAGE QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? 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Please e-mail us with any question or comments at alex@masterworksfineart.com ABOUT US: Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. are Ebay Platinum Power Sellers, so your satisfaction is guaranteed! We would like to provide you with as much information as possible to help you make an informed purchase. You can click on the link below and then to the links to our special sections listed below. You can check them out by looking at our Ebay About Us page (please click here), where you will find links to: 1) Our Company 2) Glossary of terms: a section about art terms and definitions 3) Frequently asked questions 4) About us 5) Inventory PAYMENT : We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express; money orders, checks, etc., for payment. We also accept paypal, please email us for details. Artwork shipped to California residents to pay local sales tax. SHIPPING & HANDLING: We ship Federal Express, fully insured. We only charge actual shipping costs, we do not mark up our shipping. 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