Picasso’s Late-Period Mastery in La Flûte Double
This evocative lithograph, Homme Couché et Femme Assise, from the La Flûte Double portfolio (1967) captures a poignant, intimate vignette exploring the psychological dynamics between man and woman. The composition contrasts a reclining male figure with a seated female figure, utilizing striking lines to construct a scene filled with quiet narrative tension and neoclassical grace. This layout serves as a compelling window into Pablo Picasso's late-career reflections on companionship, the artist-and-model dynamic, and the complexities of human interaction.
Printed on hand-made Auvergne Richard de Bas paper using the meticulous Jacomet method, the work captures the fluid, spontaneous ink lines of Picasso’s original drawing on the heavy, deckled-edge paper. This limited edition release by Au Vent d'Arles is highly coveted for its narrative depth, offering a tangible connection to the artist's complex psychological landscape and his mastery of the neoclassical style. Picasso's personal supervision of the printing process is evidenced by his color signature, in the stone, on the lower right of the pochoir.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Pablo Picasso (after)
- Title: Homme Couché et Femme Assise
- Medium: Lithograph with Pochoir
- Edition: 210/500
- Signature: Plate Signed
- Image Size: 21" x 16⅜"
- Printer: Daniel Jacomet, Paris
- Publisher: Au Vent D'Arles, Paris, 1967
- Reference: Monod 8860, Orozco Picasso Books 238
Includes COA from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
Framing included, as pictured