In this work on paper, the most celebrated artist of our time depicts a menacing vulture in earthy, autumnal tones. Picasso's characteristic gestural strokes coalesce into the ominous creature. Using specialized materials such as woven paper and sugarlift aquatint, he gives a more raw, tactile quality to this image.
Sugarlift aquatint and drypoint printed on wove paper with Ambroise (Vidalon) watermark
14.38 x 11.00 in
36.5 x 27.9 cm
In this work on paper, the most celebrated artist of our time depicts a menacing vulture in earthy, autumnal tones. Picasso's characteristic gestural strokes coalesce into the ominous creature. Using specialized materials such as woven paper and sugarlift aquatint, he gives a more raw, tactile quality to this image.
One of fourteen impressions printed before steelfacing.
From Picasso. Eaux-fortes originals pour les texts de Buffon
Printed by Lacourière
(Bloch 341; Baer 588.A)
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