Donna Nella Poltrona Gialla: A Mid-Century Italian Masterpiece in Pochoir
This striking pochoir, "Donna Nella Poltrona Gialla" (Woman in a Yellow Armchair), is a premier pochoir after Picasso's original painting, “The Yellow Armchair.” This pochoir was originally created for the 1955 Italian portfolio “Venti Pochoir.” Published by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte in Milan.
The work depicts a seated female figure—likely a stylized representation of Francoise Gilot—rendered with the bold, rhythmic geometry of Picasso’s late-period Cubism. “The Yellow Armchair" serves as a brilliant structural anchor, its saturated ochre and lemon tones contrasting against the fluid, black architectural lines of the figure.
Technically, the pochoir process used by Silvana is world-class; unlike standard mass-printing, these stenciled layers of gouache and ink provide a textured, "impasto" feel that mimics the surface of an original painting. Printed on heavy, high-quality wove paper, this release is highly coveted by collectors for its historical significance as one of the finest mid-century Italian editions of Picasso’s work. It captures a moment of domestic intimacy transformed into a monumental study of color and form.
- Medium: Pochoir
- Edition: 144/200
- Signature: Unsigned
- Image Size: 7½" x 10"
- Paper Size: 11½" x 15½"
- Publisher: Silvana Editorial d'Arte, Milan, 1955
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