Drawn from Picasso's renowned Carnet de la Californie, this ink sketch exemplifies the artist's enduring investigation of European portraiture conventions. The depicted helmeted figure invokes the gravitas and technical refinement characteristic of Rembrandt's etched works, yet Picasso's approach transcends mere homage. Instead, he engages in a nuanced artistic exchange with Old Master precedent, filtering classical iconography through modernist sensibilities. This work illustrates how contemporary practice can honor historical lineage while simultaneously advancing new aesthetic possibilities, demonstrating Picasso's capacity to synthesize tradition and innovation within a single, economical composition.
- Artist: Pablo Picasso
- Category: Limited Edition
- Medium: Lithograph
- Edition: of 250
- Portfolio: Picasso's Sketchbook (Carnet de la Californie)
- Signature: Unsigned
- Paper Size: 16 1/2" x 10 1/2"
- Paper Type: Vélin d'Arches
- Printer: Atelier Duval
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson, 1960
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