Pablo Picasso Spanish, 1881-1973
Modèle, tableau et sculpture, 1933
Original etching on Montval fillegree paper, with watermarks
Plate 43 from the Vollard Suite
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Plate 43 from the Vollard Suite
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Image: 26.7 x 10.3 cm
Sheet: 44 x 33.7 cm
Sheet: 44 x 33.7 cm
£10,800 + ARR
Pablo Picasso's Vollard Suite is a remarkable collection of 100 etchings created between 1930 and 1937, commissioned by the renowned French art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard. This suite is...
Pablo Picasso's Vollard Suite is a remarkable collection of 100 etchings created between 1930 and 1937, commissioned by the renowned French art dealer and publisher Ambroise Vollard. This suite is one of Picasso's greatest artistic achievements, showcasing his mastery of the etching technique and his ability to explore diverse themes and styles, which he would return to time and again throughout his life.
One of the most prominent themes is the sculptor's studio, depicting Picasso's muse, Marie-Thérèse Walter, lounging in the artist's studio. This etching offers a glimpse into the relationship between the artist and his subject, with Walter's sensuous form embodying classical beauty and catalyst for Picasso's artistic expression. The inclusion of sculptures and the studio setting evokes Picasso's engagement with classical mythology and the legacy of the Old Masters, whose portraits and depictions of the artist's studio significantly influenced Picasso's work.
The Sculptor's Studio allowed Picasso to explore the complex relationship between the artist and the model and the creative process itself. The etching is a testament to Picasso's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of the artist's studio as a space of transformation and artistic expression.
One of the most prominent themes is the sculptor's studio, depicting Picasso's muse, Marie-Thérèse Walter, lounging in the artist's studio. This etching offers a glimpse into the relationship between the artist and his subject, with Walter's sensuous form embodying classical beauty and catalyst for Picasso's artistic expression. The inclusion of sculptures and the studio setting evokes Picasso's engagement with classical mythology and the legacy of the Old Masters, whose portraits and depictions of the artist's studio significantly influenced Picasso's work.
The Sculptor's Studio allowed Picasso to explore the complex relationship between the artist and the model and the creative process itself. The etching is a testament to Picasso's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the essence of the artist's studio as a space of transformation and artistic expression.