Pablo Picasso – Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe, d'après Manet II

Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe, d'après Manet. II, 1962
Bloch 1097; Baer 1329.IV.B.b

• Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)
• Medium: Linocut in colours on Arches wove paper
• Dimensions (block): 528 × 637 mm (20 7/8 × 25 1/8 in)
• Dimensions (sheet): 622 × 752 mm (24 1/2 × 29 5/8 in)
• State: Richly inked impression, signed and inscribed "Épreuve d'artiste" in pencil
• Edition: Approximately twenty artist's proofs, eight of which were signed for Galerie Louis Leiris 

Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe, d'après Manet. II is a linocut in colours on Arches wove paper, executed in 1962 by Pablo Picasso — one of the most celebrated, prolific, and historically transformative artists in the entire history of Western art — a richly inked impression, signed and inscribed "Épreuve d'artiste" in pencil, from the exceptionally rare group of approximately twenty artist's proofs, eight of which were signed specifically for Galerie Louis Leiris. Printed by Hidalgo Arnéra and published by Galerie Louise Leiris in Paris, presented as the full sheet and framed, catalogued as both Bloch 1097 and Baer 1329.IV.B.b, this work represents an acquisition of exceptional rarity, technical mastery, and art historical significance.

Picasso's late engagement with the linocut medium — developed in close collaboration with the master printer Hidalgo Arnéra in Vallauris — produced some of the most technically innovative and visually commanding prints of his entire career, the reduction linocut technique allowing for an extraordinary chromatic complexity achieved through the sequential carving and printing of a single block, a method Picasso himself pioneered and brought to its highest expression. Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe series belongs to his celebrated late practice of sustained dialogue with the masterworks of art history — in this case Édouard Manet's revolutionary and scandalous 1863 painting of the same name — a body of work in which Picasso reinterprets, dismantles, and reanimates the canonical works of his predecessors with the full force of his own visual language, transforming homage into a genuinely new and autonomous creative act.

The artist's proof state — signed and inscribed "Épreuve d'artiste" in pencil, from a group of only approximately twenty such proofs, eight of which were specifically signed for Galerie Louis Leiris — places this impression among the rarest and most historically significant states available of this celebrated composition. As a richly inked impression, it further carries a particular and superior print quality, the depth and saturation of the inking giving the work an exceptional tonal and chromatic intensity. Printed by Hidalgo Arnéra — Picasso's primary printer for the linocut medium and one of the most technically accomplished printers of the twentieth century — and published by Galerie Louise Leiris, the gallery that represented Picasso's estate and oversaw the publication of some of his most important late editions, this work carries a production and provenance history of the highest possible distinction. Catalogued in both the Bloch and Baer references — the two principal scholarly catalogues of Picasso's printed oeuvre — the work is documented to the fullest possible academic standard.

The work is in very good condition.

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FAQ

Is this an original work by Pablo Picasso?
Yes — an authentic linocut in colours on Arches wove paper, signed and inscribed "Épreuve d'artiste" in pencil, from approximately twenty artist's proofs, printed by Hidalgo Arnéra and published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, catalogued as Bloch 1097 and Baer 1329.IV.B.b.

What is the significance of this artist's proof?
This impression is one of only approximately twenty artist's proofs, eight of which were specifically signed for Galerie Louis Leiris — making it one of the rarest and most historically significant states of this celebrated composition.

What does "richly inked impression" mean?
A richly inked impression refers to a print pulled with particularly deep and saturated inking, giving the work a superior tonal and chromatic intensity compared to standard impressions from the same edition.

Who printed and published the work?
Printed by Hidalgo Arnéra — Picasso's primary printer for the linocut medium in Vallauris. Published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris — the gallery that represented Picasso's estate.

What is the connection to Manet?
The work belongs to Picasso's celebrated late series reinterpreting Édouard Manet's revolutionary 1863 painting Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe — part of his sustained dialogue with the masterworks of art history during his final creative period.

What are the dimensions?
Block: 528 × 637 mm (20 7/8 × 25 1/8 in) — Sheet: 622 × 752 mm (24 1/2 × 29 5/8 in)

What are the catalogue references?
Bloch 1097 and Baer 1329.IV.B.b — the two principal scholarly catalogue raisonnés of Picasso's printed oeuvre.

Is the work framed?
Yes — presented as the full sheet, framed.

What is the condition?
Very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.

Is this artwork a good investment?
Pablo Picasso is the most consistently collected and commercially significant artist in the history of the global auction market. Rare artist's proofs from his celebrated late linocut practice — fully documented in both the Bloch and Baer catalogues raisonnés — represent acquisitions of the highest rarity and investment significance.

Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.