Pablo Picasso (after), "Le Vert Egalant - A Captivating Tint of Green"
The lithographs were crafted with precision, replicating the original masterpieces—oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, and charcoal drawings—by the renowned Chromist Marcel Salinas, who collaborated closely with Picasso during his lifetime. These prints, produced in a limited edition of 1000. Publication years range from 1979 to 1982. Laurent Marcel Salinas served as the printer, and the publisher was the Estate of Picasso, represented by Marina Picasso.
- Artist: Pablo Picasso (after)
- Titled: "Le Vert Egalant - An Enchanting Shade of Green"
- Image dimensions: 15 1/4 x 18 1/4 inches.
- Sheet dimensions: 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches.
- Condition: Excellent condition. Never famed, no damage or repairs.
- Years of publication: 1979-1982.
- Printer: Laurent Marcel Salinas
- Publisher: Estate of Picasso (Marina Picasso), with Estate-approved Picasso signature printed below image. It also has in typeset under image, Collection Marina Picasso, and the copyright info in typeset on the right of image.
- Gallery Price: $950 +
- Style: Cubism
- Movement: Cubism
- Influences: Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, African art, Primitivism
Description
This artwork is a lithograph by Pablo Picasso titled "Le Verte Galant." It showcases a cubist representation of a landscape, with geometric shapes and fragmented forms creating an abstract composition. The color palette is muted, using tones of green, brown, and gray, which creates a sense of depth and perspective despite the non-representational style. The scene depicts what appears to be the Parisian park, Pont Neuf known as 'Le Verte Galant,' in a deconstructed and reassembled manner typical of Picasso's cubist approach.
Additional Information
"Le Verte Galant" is part of a series of lithographs created by Picasso. This particular lithograph was printed by the Marina Picasso Estate Collection. The original paintings or studies would have been created in the early 1900s and then reproduced as lithographs later in his career. The image depicts a stylized, fragmented landscape inspired by the Parisian park, Square du Vert-Galant.
*The gallery retail price for Pablo Picasso's Le Vert Galant lithograph (after the 1943 original, printed 1979-1982 on Arches paper, edition of 1,000, approximately 22" x 29", from the Marina Picasso Estate Lithograph Collection) is $950, as listed by RoGallery, a specialist in Picasso editions. Comparable listings include $971 (discounted from $1,295) on Etsy via Fine Art and $1,225 (discounted). Secondary auction estimates typically range $400–$700. Note: A distinct recreation titled La Vert Galant by Marina Picasso (edition of 500) retails higher at $3,900–$5,400.
Picasso, the renowned artist, was not only a painter but also a skilled draftsman and sculptor. He is considered as one of the most renowned figures in 20th-century art. He gained his greatest fame by co-establishing the Cubist movement and by showcasing an extensive range of styles in his artistic creations.
Picasso demonstrated uncanny artistic talent in his early years, painting realistically through his childhood and adolescence; during the first decade of the twentieth century his style changed as he experimented with different theories, techniques, and ideas. Picasso's creativity manifested itself in numerous mediums, including oil paintings, sculpture, drawing, and architecture. His revolutionary artistic accomplishments brought him universal renown and immense fortunes throughout his life, making him the best-known figure in twentieth century art.