Pablo Picasso, Peintre et modèle, 1970

Pablo Picasso

Peintre et modèle (from the 156 Series), 1970

Medium: Original etching on heavy wove paper (Velin)

Catalog Raisonné: Bloch 1899

Plate Size: 27.2 x 35 cm (10.7 x 13.8 in)

Sheet Size: 41.7 x 48 cm (16.4 x 18.9 in)

Inscriptions: Dated and inscribed "II" within the plate (top right, reversed)

Description:
This fine etching, titled Peintre et modèle (1970), is a compelling piece from Pablo Picasso's late graphic oeuvre. The artwork is officially cataloged under reference number Bloch 1899. It features the characteristic date and Roman numeral "II" etched directly into the plate, indicating the second plate created by the artist on that specific day. The catalog reference "Bl 1899" is neatly annotated in pencil in the lower right margin.

Condition & Edition Note:
The print is executed on high-quality, heavy wove paper (festem Velin) with wide margins. this impression comes from a later, post-mortem edition printed from the artist's original plate, without the estate stamp or numbering of the standard commercial run.