Pablo Picasso La CĂŠlestine
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Pablo Picasso La CĂŠlestine etchings with aquatint 1971
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1. La Sérénade, 11.9 x 5.9 cm, £2000
La CĂŠlestine The etchings made for La CĂŠlestine are part of the famous '347' series.
Between March 16 and October 5, 1968 Picasso worked on the plates almost daily, using various techniques (sometimes on the same plate); he was
impatient to see each impression as soon as it was pulled by Aldo and Piero Crommelynck, who had installed their atelier at Mougins.
La Celestina, written by Fernando de Rojas and published in 1499, is one of the major works in Spanish literature. The story is simple: Calisto is passionately in love with Melibea, who spurns him. His valet, Sempronio, advises him to offer a generous bribe to Celestina, who will then be willing to act as a matchmaker. Celestina is the most remarkable character in the story; her corruption knows no bounds, and her cupidity leads her to invent a thousand ruses. Indeed, she does succeed in approaching Melibea,
a chaste and closely chaperoned girl, and in awakening her love for Calisto. What interested Picasso in the story was the lovers' meeting arranged by Celestina and held in her presence. The etchings represent the lover and his paramour - often in the company of the intermediary, who is depicted as a little old woman; she makes her first appearance in the series on May 14, in the scenes of erotic contemplation of nocturnal abductions.
These etchings were published in 1971, in an edition of 400 only.
A copy of the justification page, signed by Picasso, accompanies each print.
Prices are inclusive of hand-made frame from our own workshops, vat and uk shipping. We have only one of each print. To add an original Picasso to your collection phone 01572 821424
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2. Vieux Faune avec une Poupée Vivante, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £1750
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3. Jeune Femme Montrant son Sexe à Deux Courtisans Grotesques Prosternés, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £2500
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5. Odalisque, 8.4 x 5.9 cm, £1750 4. Petite Infante Accroupie et Courtisan, 8.4 x 6 cm, £1500
6. Mon Dieu, Quel Homme, Qu'il est Petit..., 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1500 7. Gentilhomme et Maja, 8.4 x 6 cm £1250
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8. Flutiste Grec et Danseuse, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, ÂŁ2500
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9. Homme à la Pipe Assis, Maja et Célestine, 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1500
10. Fuite, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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11. La Célestine Présentant un Gentilhomme à une Jeune Femme, 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1500
13. Jeune Prostituée et Vieillard aux Yeux Exorbités, 8.4 x 6 cm, £1750
12. Femme Blonde à la Fleur, Célestine et Mousquetaire, 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1750
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14. Célestine, Fille et Vieux Client, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
15. Couple en Carrosse et Pauvre Piéton, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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16. Grosse Prostituée et Homme au Béret Rembranesque et au Bouledogue Français, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £2000
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17. Couple Posant pour un Peintre en Habit de Cour, 9 x 12 cm, ÂŁ2000
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18. Maja à la Robe Déchirée, 11.9 x 5.9 cm, £2000
19. Femme Se Coiffant, 12 x 5.9 cm, £1750
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20. Maja à la Robe Courte, 11.9 x 5.9 cm, £1750
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21. Faune Flutiste et Bacchantes, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
22. La Célestine en Action: Le Pigeon, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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23. Gentilhomme à la pipe et Maja Nue, 8.9 x 11.9 cm, £2000
24. Cirque: Char Romain, et Clown, 8.9 x 12.4 cm £1750
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25. Trois Mousquetaires Saluant une Femme au Lit, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £1750
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26. La Célestine, sa Protégée, et un Jeune Gentilhomme, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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27. Peintre Peignant la Nuque de son Jeune Modèle, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £1750
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28. Peintre, Modèle et Visiteur, 5.9 x 11.9 cm, £1750
29. Vieux Beau Saluant Très bas une Pupille de La Célestine, 5.9 x 11.9 cm, £1750
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30. Grosse Prostituée sur les Genoux d'un Barbu, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £1750
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31. Mille et une Nuits et Célestine: La Jeune Esclave, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £1500
32. Jeune Fille, Célestine et Petit-Maitre, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £1500
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33. Célestine et Fille, avec un Chat et un Jeune Client, 9 x 12 cm, £2000
34. Fuite à L'Aube, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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36. Grosse Prostituée et Mousquetaire, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £1750
35. Vieux Clown avec une Ravissante Personne, 12.6 x 8.9 cm, £2500
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38. Pourvu Qu'on ait l'Ivresse..., 11.8 x 8.8 cm, £2000
37. Couple Nu Posant, 12.4 x 8.9 cm, £2000
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39. Peintre, ou Écrivain,avec Deux Femmes, 6.0 x 11.9 cm, £1500
40. Enlévement, à Pied, avec la Célestine, 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1250
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41. Enlévement, à Cheval, 5.9 x 8.4 cm, £1250
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42. Une Posant sur un Piédestal, 11.9 x 6.0 cm, £1750
43. Maja à la Robe Longue, 11.9 x 5.9 cm, £1750
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44. Duel, avec un Spectateur Nu, 5.9 x 11.9 cm, £1750
45. Visiteur au Nez Bourbonien Chez la Célestine, 8.9 x 12.6 cm, £1500
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46. Couple et Petit Valet Encadrés par une Portière, 12.2 x 8.9 cm, £2000
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47. Polichinelle avec une Bicyclette d'Acrobate, et Odalisque au Hibou, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, ÂŁ2000
These etchings were published in 1971, in an edition of 400 only.
A copy of the justification page, signed by Picasso, accompanies each print.
Prices are inclusive of hand-made frame from our own workshops, vat and uk shipping.
We have only one of each print.
To add an original Picasso to your collection phone 01572 821424
48. Jeune Dame Espagnole, 8.9 x 6.0 cm, £1000
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49. Couple, Hibou et Odalisque à Cheval, 8.9 x 12.4 cm, £2000
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