{"product_id":"pablo-picasso-plate-25-series-156","title":"Pablo Picasso: La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure, Plate No. 25, Series 156","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .artist-bio-link {\n    color: #fcf6d2; \n    text-decoration: underline;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  #bio-toggle { display: none; }\n\n  .bio-modal-overlay {\n    display: none;\n    position: fixed;\n    top: 0; left: 0;\n    width: 100%; height: 100%;\n    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);\n    z-index: 10000;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n  }\n\n  #bio-toggle:checked + .bio-modal-overlay { display: flex; }\n\n  .bio-modal-content {\n    background: #fff;\n    padding: 2rem;\n    max-width: 500px;\n    width: 90%;\n    max-height: 80vh;\n    overflow-y: auto;\n    position: relative;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\n    color: #333;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  }\n\n  .bio-close {\n    position: sticky;\n    top: 0px; \n    float: right;\n    font-size: 40px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    color: #000000;\n    z-index: 10;\n    margin-top: -10px;\n  }\n\n  .popup-h2 { display: block; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .popup-h3 { display: block; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 5px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePicasso's \"La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure\" | Original 156 Series Aquatint | Plate 25 (Edition 1\/50)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eoriginal aquatint\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \"\u003ccite lang=\"fr\"\u003eLa Diseuse de Bonne Aventure\u003c\/cite\u003e\" (\u003ccite\u003ePlate 25\u003c\/cite\u003e), stems from \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003ePablo Picasso\u003c\/strong\u003e's monumental \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/collections\/pablo-picasso-series-156\" title=\"View All Available Series 156 Etchings\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e156 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which stands as the definitive final printmaking triumph of his legendary career. Created on April 1, 1970, in Mougins, the plate bears Picasso's mirrored inscription along the upper margin reading \u003ccite\u003e1.4.70\u003c\/cite\u003e, marking the exact moment the master set tool to copper. Rendered with velvety, rich aquatint tonal washes and luminous reserve lines, the print illustrates the classic art-historical and theatrical trope of the fortune teller reading the palm of an inquisitive youth—a timeless Caravaggesque narrative reimagined through Picasso's expressive late-career psychological lens.\u003cbr\u003eCarrying the prestigious distinction of being \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eEdition 1\/50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this impression was hand-pulled on fine deckle-edged \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eVélin de Rives\u003c\/strong\u003e paper by Picasso's trusted master printers, \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eAldo \u0026amp; Piero Crommelynck\u003c\/strong\u003e in Mougins, and published posthumously in 1978 by the historic \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eGalerie Louise Leiris in Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e. Number one of the limited edition of fifty, this museum-grade impression offers fine art collectors an exceptional, tangible artifact from Picasso's final masterwork suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pablo Picasso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ccite lang=\"fr\"\u003ePlate No. 25, La Diseuse de Bonne Aventure\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 1, 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Aquatint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed Signature (stamped as issued for the 156 Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 5 ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" x 9 ⅞\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vélin de Rives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldo \u0026amp; Piero Crommelynck, Mougins, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloch 1880, Baer 1886 B a., Orozco Etchings Vol. 3 No. 2913\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--End Artwork Detail--\u003e\u003c!--START FOOTER--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes COA from Gold \u0026amp; Silver Pawn Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFraming included, as pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Aside Section--\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"display: flow-root; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 25px; border-top: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); padding-top: 15px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\u003c!--Make an Offer Pop Up--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWe welcome all reasonable offers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 5px 15px; border: 1px solid white; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: white;\" data-id=\"popIdOffer\" href=\"#\" class=\"sc-pop-opener\"\u003eMAKE AN OFFER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--End Make an offer--\u003e \u003c!--Artist Bio--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: white; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003clabel style=\"cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"artist-bio-link\" for=\"bio-toggle\"\u003ePablo Picasso\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cinput style=\"display: none;\" id=\"bio-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bio-modal-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bio-modal-content\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"bio-close\" for=\"bio-toggle\"\u003e×\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cspan class=\"popup-h2\"\u003ePablo Picasso (1881-1973)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"popup-h3\"\u003eThe Master of Metamorphosis and the Avant-Garde\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWidely regarded as the most influential and well-known artist of the 20th century, Picasso was a relentless innovator and adopter of new art styles. As a co-founder of Cubism, his global fame was born from fractured perspectives and autobiographical themes that reached new audiences with a never-before-seen style that simultaneously amplified his celebrity. His genius was never restrained by any particular movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eHis storied career began with at-home instruction, followed by a formal academic education in Spain before moving to the global creative epicenter of Paris, France. Following the introspective melancholy of his retreat to Barcelona at the start of the 20th-century, as expressed in his Blue Period, Picasso returned to Paris to solidify his place at the forefront of the avant-garde for the next 70 years. With critical success came the freedom to experiment across every conceivable medium. He frequently used his formative works on paper as prototypes, or studies, for his masterpieces on canvas, making his graphic works an essential record of his creative process. Picasso's artistic achievements and celebrity status were, and forever will be, unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"popup-h3\"\u003ePicasso and his Graphic Works\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePicasso famously viewed his printmaking as a \"personal diary,\" a medium through which he explored the continuous metamorphosis of his creative vision. Over his seven-decade career, he produced more than 2,400 works across every conceivable graphic medium, ranging from the intricate detail of original etchings and lithographs to the bold, vibrant textures of his linocuts. He was prolific in producing special edition releases of various themes of literature, mythology, personal experience, and homage to his artistic influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTo achieve this, he often worked directly with legendary printers such as Roger Lacourière, the Atelier Crommelynck, Fernand Mourlot, and Hidalgo Arnéra, redefining what was possible through the plate and stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003eCollectors that possess an original lifetime edition from Picasso own an important artifact from the artistic revolution that redefined the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--End Artist Bio--\u003e \u003c!--Collection Links--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-size: 0.9em; color: white;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca title=\"More Series 156 Etchings\" href=\"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/collections\/pablo-picasso-series-156\"\u003ePicasso Series 156\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Browse All Picasso Portfolios\" href=\"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/collections\/pablo-picasso-1\"\u003eBrowse Picasso Portfolios\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"View All Works by Pablo Picasso\" href=\"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/collections\/pablo-picasso-original-artwork\"\u003eView All Pablo Picasso Artwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--End Collection Link--\u003e \u003c!--Shipping \u0026 Contact--\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic: We provide complimentary shipping to all U.S. states and territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational: Worldwide shipping is available. *International rates apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-top: 5px; display: block; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eOur specialists are here to assist with any questions regarding this listing or your order. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eUpon request, we are happy to consider personalized dedications or autographs from the “Pawn Stars” for your purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail: \u003ca title=\"Have Questions? 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