Jeux de Pages, 24-3, Lithograph on Arches Paper

Jeux de PagesPortfolio: Marina Picasso Estate Lithograph CollectionYear: of Original: 1951 | Year Printed: 1979-1982Medium: Lithograph on Arches PaperEdition: 500, 34 AP'sImage Size: 16 x 19.5 inchesSize: 22 in. x 29 in. (55.88 cm x 73.66 cm)Frame Size: 30 x 33 inchesPrinter: Laurent Marcel Salinas (Chromist)Reference: 24-3Description: This Pablo Picasso print demonstrates the artist's keen expertise of line and shadow in relation to his Cubist style. Facing toward the horse and the knight, the page stands with an unidentifieable object in his hands alongside a man who appears to be a guard. The knight is comprised of several gilded shapes and objects that appear to be of considerable wealth, while he holds his shield back and urges his horse forward. Estate of Picasso, (Marina Picasso) pencil signature and embossed blindstamp lower right. Ink stamp verso 'Approved by the heirs of Pablo Picasso'.