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Buste de Femme d'apres Cranach le Jeune
Fine Art Picasso, Buste de femme (Portrait of a Young Woman)
is a 1958 linocut by Pablo Picasso based on a 1564 painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger. The original painting is a portrait of a young lady at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. This print was Picasso's first published linocut, created when he was 77 years old. It is a complex work, utilizing five layers of color to create a tactile and painterly surface.
About the Artwork

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Title: Buste de femme (Portrait of a Young Woman, After Cranach the Younger)
Date: 1958
Medium: Linocut with colors, from five blocks, on Arches paper.
Edition: Edition of 50, with approximately 15 artist's proofs.

The artwork is a prime example of Picasso's exploration of different artistic mediums and his engagement with the work of old masters. The print showcases his skill in creating vibrant and expressive linocuts.
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Buste de Femme d'apres Cranach le Jeune