Figures (Deux femmes nues sur un canapé, avec une table basse). 1927.
Etching.
Bloch 81. Geiser/Baer 122 B b 1 (of C). Signed and numbered. From an edition of 50 copies from this state. On Arches wove paper (with the watermark). 19.3 x 28 cm (7.5 x 11 in). Sheet: 32,5 x 37,2 cm (12,7 x 14,6 in).
Published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris. Printed by Jacques Frélaut, Paris in 1961. [KT].
• Fascinating document of Picasso's ingenious creativity, who redefines the nude entirely new in these worke.
• Picasso's mastery becomes particualrly obvious in his etchings.
• In terms of their technical finesse and expressiveness, Picasso's prints make for a significant part of his oeuvre.

PROVENANCE: Collection Angela Rosengart, Lucerne.
Galerie Springmann, Freiburg.
Private collection Baden-Württemberg (acquired from the above in 2007).

In good condition. Sheet slightly uneven discolored, with minor mount staining. Margins slightly creased and with small handling marks. Both upper corners with mounting spots.