Pablo Picasso
Femme à la Source, 1959
A complete set of working proofs for this subject. A very interesting group for understanding the creative methodology by which Picasso, with the close involvement of his printer, worked his...
A complete set of working proofs for this subject. A very interesting group for understanding the creative methodology by which Picasso, with the close involvement of his printer, worked his way in linocut towards a finished image. Three impressions in all: the first, second, and third and final states, each materialising the steps of the creative process followed by Picasso in achieving his final composition.
Inscribed "Linogravure originale de Picasso. Femme à la Source. Epreuve d'éssai. Premier état en brun" in pencil.
Baer's first state of three, I (of III.B.b.).
Printed in light chocolate brown over a caramel background. Baer records two to three such impressions.Inscribed "Linogravure originale de Picasso. Femme à la Source. Epreuve d'éssai. Premier état en brun" in pencil.