
Accord entre les Guerriers de Sparte et d’Athènes, plate 5, from Lysistrata
A dynamic etching by Pablo Picasso, this work illustrates a pivotal scene from Aristophanes' ancient Greek comedy *Lysistrata*, depicting the negotiation between the warriors of Sparta and Athens. Rendered with Picasso's characteristically bold and expressive line work, the composition captures the raw energy and tension of the encounter between rival soldiers. Printed on Arches paper, the etching exemplifies Picasso's masterful ability to distill classical narrative into a fluid, modernist visual language.
- Medium
- Etching, on Arches paper, presumably with full margins,
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Evening & Day Editions
April 21, 2015
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