
Femme nue devant une statue (Naked Woman in Front of a Statue), plate 6 from La Suite Vollard
A masterful etching from Picasso's celebrated Suite Vollard, this work presents a nude female figure in close proximity to a classical sculpture, exploring the tension between living flesh and timeless stone. Rendered with Picasso's characteristically fluid and confident line work, the composition reflects his deep engagement with the traditions of classical antiquity while simultaneously reinterpreting them through his modernist vision. Printed on delicate Montval paper with full margins preserved, the work exemplifies the technical refinement and artistic intimacy that define this landmark series of prints.
- Medium
- Etching, on Montval paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 17, 2018
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