Picasso’s Late-Period Mastery in La Flûte Double
This evocative lithograph from the La Flûte Double portfolio (1967) explores one of Picasso’s most enduring and personal motifs: the encounter between the Minotaur and the Sleeping Woman. In this composition, a sunbathing nude lies in a state of vulnerable repose while the mythical beast looks on, embodying the tension between raw, primal force and delicate, classical beauty.
Printed on heavy Rivoli paper using the meticulous Jacomet method, the work captures the fluid, spontaneous ink lines of Picasso’s original 1930s-era drawings. The Minotaur—often viewed as Picasso’s alter ego—is rendered with a voyeuristic intensity that defines his "classical" period. 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 Mediterranean mythology.
- Medium: Lithograph
- Edition: 129 of 500
- Signature: Unsigned
- Image Size: 20 1/2" x 16"
- Publisher: Au Vent D'Arles Paris, 1967
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Includes COA from Gold & Silver Pawn.
Edited by: Patrick