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Pablo Picasso Prints For Sale
Pablo Picasso's art reshaped the very notion of art itself through his groundbreaking exploration of form, color and shape which, decades after the artist's passing, still looks as revolutionary today as upon its creation. His iconic approach to form and line across his work witnesses the artist explore the very nature of the indelible creativity of the human spirit. Explore our latest Pablo Picasso art for sale at Guy Hepner, Picasso dealers since 2010.
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Original Picasso Signed Aquatints, Etchings and Lithographs For Sale
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Caricature of General de Gaulle and Two Women, from: Series 347| Caricature du général de Gaulle et deux femmes, 1968Original Hand Signed and Numbered Drypoint, Aquatint with Scraper on Wove Paper47.4 x 56.5 cm. / 18.6 x 22.2 x in. Image size: 31.5 x 39.5 cm. / 12.4 x 15.5 in.Edition of 150Series: AquatintCopyright The ArtistThis 1968 print, Caricature of General de Gaulle and Two Women (Caricature du général de Gaulle et deux femmes), from Picasso’s monumental Series 347, exemplifies his late mastery of intaglio...This 1968 print, Caricature of General de Gaulle and Two Women (Caricature du général de Gaulle et deux femmes), from Picasso’s monumental Series 347, exemplifies his late mastery of intaglio printmaking and his irreverent, satirical approach to politics, sexuality, and power. Executed as an original drypoint and aquatint with scraper on wove paper, hand-signed and numbered, the work blends caricature, eroticism, and social commentary into one of the most provocative series of his career.
Picasso’s Series 347 (created in just seven months in 1968) represents one of the most astonishing bursts of creativity in 20th-century printmaking. The technical diversity of the series is extraordinary, and this work is a prime example of his experimentation. Drypoint provides sharply incised lines with a velvety burr, aquatint introduces tonal depth and atmosphere, and the scraper technique allows him to erase or soften areas, creating ghostly textures.The juxtaposition of delicate, fine linear drawing (seen in the women and the caricatured general) with the bold, scratched-out white figure of the bull-like creature on the right showcases Picasso’s ability to combine multiple intaglio effects in a single plate. The wove paper captures both the delicacy of etched lines and the density of aquatint tones, giving the print its striking contrast.
The composition is divided between the left-hand side, where the figures of General de Gaulle and the two women are rendered in linear detail, and the right-hand side, dominated by the dynamic, white-on-black form of an animal-like figure, perhaps symbolizing brute force, virility, or political absurdity.De Gaulle, instantly recognizable through Picasso’s satirical distortion of his angular features and military bearing, is presented alongside two women: one standing nude in a hat, classically posed, and another drawn in more abstract Cubist forms. The contrast between caricature and sensuality underscores Picasso’s fascination with the absurd juxtapositions of power, sex, and spectacle.
The scratched, energetic strokes on the right create a sense of chaos and aggression, contrasting with the relative calm of the left. This compositional tension embodies the clash between order and disorder, politics and desire, authority and freedom—key themes of the Series 347.
At 87 years old, Picasso undertook the Series 347, producing an astonishing 347 etchings, aquatints, and drypoints in just seven months. The works are filled with bawdy eroticism, playful caricature, and incisive satire of history, politics, and the art world. In this print, General Charles de Gaulle—then President of France—is lampooned with irreverence, his imposing persona undercut by Picasso’s mocking portrayal.The presence of nude women, a recurring motif in the series, reflects Picasso’s lifelong preoccupation with eroticism, now intertwined with parody and critique. The Series 347 has often been interpreted as Picasso’s testament: a final explosion of creativity, unfiltered and uncompromising, addressing themes of desire, mortality, power, and absurdity.
This print exemplifies Picasso’s consummate technical skill in intaglio printmaking. Few artists have exploited the medium’s full range of possibilities as he did, from the most delicate etched line to the deepest aquatint tone. His use of the scraper to carve into aquatinted areas demonstrates his painterly approach to the printmaking plate—working as if on canvas, adding and subtracting until the image achieved both spontaneity and impact.In Caricature of General de Gaulle and Two Women, this mastery allows him to oscillate between caricatured satire and formal elegance, between grotesque exaggeration and sensual beauty.
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Caricature of General de Gaulle and Two Women embodies the essence of Picasso’s late style: bold, satirical, erotic, and technically brilliant. It situates political authority alongside erotic fantasy, undermining solemnity with humor and irreverence. Created within the feverish creativity of the Series 347, it demonstrates Picasso’s unmatched vitality as a printmaker in his final decades, reaffirming his position not only as a master of modern art but also as one of the greatest innovators in the history of intaglio.Overview"Prints are like a diary of my artistic journey."
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Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As a co-founder of Cubism and a pioneer of modern art, Picasso's legacy spans multiple disciplines—painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. Few artists matched his innovation or productivity.
In 1958, at the age of 77, Picasso relocated to the South of France with Jacqueline Roque. No longer working from his Paris studio, he discovered a local printer and began exploring linocut printing—a bold, graphic technique that involves carving designs into linoleum blocks.
Over the next five years, he created more than 100 linocuts, many of which are now considered essential examples of mid-century modern printmaking. The most collectable works include: Portrait of a Woman after Cranach the Younger (1958), Portrait of a Woman in a Hat* (1962) and Still Life with Glass Under the Lamp (1962) which are considered standout examples of Picasso’s linocut and printmaking technique.
Alongside his printmaking, Picasso immersed himself in the world of ceramic, working with the Madoura Pottery studio in Vallauris, he produced over 3,500 ceramic works starting in the mid-1940s. Picasso ceramics range from playful plates and jugs to complex sculptural forms. These works often feature animals, faces, and mythological symbols, executed in a signature style that is unmistakably Picasso.
Today, collectors are increasingly drawn to Picasso ceramics for their charm, provenance, and investment potential. Whether you're looking for editioned ceramics or unique studio pieces, Picasso's ceramic works offer a tangible connection to his genius.
Guy Hepner offer a curated selection of authentic Picasso linocuts for sale and Picasso ceramics for sale, complete with provenance and authentication documents. Whether you're looking for a standout linocut or a rare ceramic piece from Madoura, our experienced team is here to help you find the perfect Picasso addition to your collection.
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