Artwork Description

Pablo Picasso (After) – "Les Menines," Limited Edition Lithograph

Artist: Pablo Picasso (After)
Title: Les Menines
Year: 1957
Medium: Original offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9 inches
Edition: From the rare limited edition of 100
Publisher: Editions Cercle d'Art, Paris
Condition: Good

This captivating lithograph is Picasso’s reinterpretation of Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez’s 1656 masterpiece, often regarded as "the Bible of painting." Employing the d’après technique, Picasso engages in a profound artistic dialogue with Velázquez, deconstructing and reimagining the iconic composition through his distinctive visual language. His dynamic brushwork, bold abstraction, and expressive color palette infuse new life into the central figure of the Infanta Margarita, simultaneously honoring the Spanish master while asserting his own revolutionary artistic vision.

Created in 1957 as part of a series of 58 works inspired by Las Meninas, Picasso’s adaptation reflects his deep respect for tradition and his relentless drive to reinterpret and redefine classical forms. This rare limited-edition print, published by Editions Cercle d'Art, offers collectors an extraordinary glimpse into Picasso’s engagement with art history and his ability to bridge past and present through innovation.

About the Artist:
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a pioneering force in modern art, co-founding Cubism and influencing generations of artists through his radical approaches to form, perspective, and expression. His extensive body of work spans numerous styles and periods, each marked by an insatiable drive for experimentation. His Las Meninas series exemplifies his ability to reinvent classical masterpieces while maintaining a deep reverence for the artistic giants who preceded him.