Jeune Fille Dessinant (Young Girl Drawing)
Limited edition color lithograph on paper • After Pablo Picasso; Estate-authorized lithograph (Collection Marina Picasso).
Style & Movement
Synthetic Cubism / Surrealist influence
Medium & Technique
Lithography; after an original oil painting. Employs bold planar color application, black contour lining, and synthetic cubist forms.
Creation Period
Original painting 1935; this lithographic edition circa 1970s-1980s.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 55 x 75 cm (Image size); Landscape format with wide margins.
Subject Description
The composition depicts a stylized female figure seated at a table, focused on a drawing. Behind her sits a vase of flowers and a mirror reflecting abstract forms. The figure is interpreted as Marie-Thérèse Walter, characterized by soft curves and a placid profile, representative of Picasso's domestic life in the mid-1930s.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (apparent); based on visual inspection, the print shows no major foxing or tears, though there is potential slight yellowing of the paper edges.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$500 - $1,200 USD
Provenance History
Part of the 'Collection Marina Picasso' series, typically bearing an Estate stamp and a pencil-written edition number (visible bottom left). These were authorized reproductions by his granddaughter to monetize the estate after his death.
Art Historical Significance
The original work marks a transitional phase where Picasso blended the structural rigor of Cubism with the psychological fluidity of Surrealism. While this is a commercial estate edition, it remains a popular image for collectors capturing the artist's 1930s aesthetic and his fascination with the 'artist and model' motif.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Collection Marina Picasso' stamp and an edition number (e.g., 32/500). The presence of the mouse cursor in the source image suggests this is a digital screen capture from an online auction or catalog.
Condition Issues
Possible light-toning and minor undulation of the paper. Without removing from the frame, acidity levels of the backing cannot be determined.
Conservation Recommendations
Mount using acid-free, archival materials and UV-protective glazing to prevent further paper degradation and pigment fading.
Collector Notes
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