Peintre et son Modèle (from 'Le Gout du Bonheur')
Original limited edition lithograph/reproduction print on paper • Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)
Style & Movement
Late Modernism / Minimalist Line Drawing
Medium & Technique
Lithography; a fine art print reproducing a felt-tip pen drawing using the lithographic transfer process.
Creation Period
Original drawing dated October 19, 1954; the printed edition ('Le Gout du Bonheur') was produced in 1970.
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format. Approximate image size 10 x 13 inches; frame size approximately 18 x 22 inches.
Subject Description
The composition depicts a classic Picasso theme: the artist and his model. On the left, a stylized male figure (the artist) stands at an easel, his arms extended in the act of painting. On the right, a standing female nude poses. It is rendered in a sparse, economy-of-line style characteristic of Picasso's mid-century work.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good. There is significant visible water staining and discoloration on the matting and potentially the paper edges.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 (Note: Value is hindered by the visible moisture damage to the mounting).
Auction Estimate
$500 - $900
Provenance History
Likely from the 'Le Gout du Bonheur' suite produced by Harry N. Abrams in collaboration with Galerie Louise Leiris in 1970. No specific owners' history visible.
Art Historical Significance
This piece belongs to a specific period where Picasso revisited the studio theme following the departure of Françoise Gilot. The 'Le Gout du Bonheur' suite was a significant collaboration to recreate Picasso's studio notebooks using high-quality printing techniques, sanctioned by the artist.
Notable Features
Includes a facsimile date '19.10.54' in the upper left and a printed signature. It also features a Roman numeral numbering 'LXXVI/C' suggesting it is part of a numbered subset of the edition.
Condition Issues
Visible foxing or water damage (tidelines) on the cream matting board. Potential acidity transfer from the mat to the art paper. The print itself may have some 'ghosting' or yellowing due to age and light exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Immediate removal from the current acidic matting. A professional paper conservator should evaluate the tidelines to see if they have reached the print. It should be reframed using acid-free, museum-grade materials and UV-protective glass.