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Pablo Picasso — Couple et flûtistes au bord d'un lac
Pablo Picasso

Couple et flûtistes au bord d'un lac

A serene yet dynamic composition characteristic of Picasso's classical period, this work depicts a couple alongside flutists at the edge of a tranquil lake, blending mythological and pastoral themes with graceful, sculptural figures. The scene evokes a timeless Arcadian world, drawing on ancient Greek and Roman traditions of music, nature, and human connection. Picasso's masterful draftsmanship and lyrical sensibility bring warmth and harmony to this intimate gathering at the water's edge.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Sold: $154,800

Lot 7

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Pablo Picasso, Couple et flûtistes au bord d'un lac

A serene yet dynamic composition characteristic of Picasso's classical period, this work depicts a couple alongside flutists at the edge of a tranquil lake, blending mythological and pastoral themes with graceful, sculptural figures. The scene evokes a timeless Arcadian world, drawing on ancient Greek and Roman traditions of music, nature, and human connection. Picasso's masterful draftsmanship and lyrical sensibility bring warmth and harmony to this intimate gathering at the water's edge.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Cubism, Male Artist, Muted Tones, Musicians, Lakeside Scene, Spanish Artist, Couple, Master Artist, Lyrical Mood, Figurative

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Richard Caswell, Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro, Saul Beceiro Novo