Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) Woman in a vest and her cat, 1954 Rotogravure (Draeger studio) Unsigned Dated on the plate On heavy paper 35.5 x 26.5 cm Second illustration on reverse (see photos 4, 5, 6) INFORMATION: Published in the Verve portfolio no. 29-30: "La comédie humaine", featuring a series of drawings by Picasso produced between December 1953 and February 1954, during a period of intense creative activity. The subjects of the artist as an old man and the artist with his model are central to Picasso's staging of "La Comédie humaine", and echo his late stylistic preoccupations. Excellent condition Mandatory shipping, up to 5 Lithographs in your parcel for €14.76 incl. VAT in mainland France, and €29.64 incl. VAT for Europe (Transport insurance extra, see CGE)

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