Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocut Prints from a Private Collection
This intimate exhibition showcases 19 works from Picasso's final creative surge, revealing how the master reimagined printmaking through his innovative linocut technique. The collection features progressive proofs that illuminate his creative process while exploring themes that captivated him throughout his career: mythology, the Old Masters, and the Spanish bullfight.
The exhibition centers on three significant prints that demonstrate Picasso's enduring interests. In Portrait de jeune fille d'après Cranach le jeune II, he engages with artistic tradition, reinterpreting Cranach's work through his contemporary vision. Pique II reflects his Spanish heritage through depictions of the corrida, a cultural motif he returned to throughout his life. Bacchanale avec chevreau et spectateur explores Classical mythology, showing how ancient narratives informed his late-period work. Through these carefully selected examples, visitors can observe how Picasso's long-standing inspirations converged in his linocuts, demonstrating how, even in his later years, he continued to transform familiar themes while pioneering new technical approaches.
The exhibition is organized by Townsend Art Advisory LLC.
