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Fine art by Pablo Picasso print by
Pablo Picasso titled Peintre rembrandtesque avec son Modèle (Rembrandtesque Painter with his Model), created as an etching in 1968. It is plate number III from his renowned "347 Series" (also known as the Suite 347), which includes 347 etchings produced in collaboration with the Atelier Crommelynck in Mougins, France, between March 13 and October 31, 1968.
Artwork Details
Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)
Title: Peintre rembrandtesque avec son Modèle (Rembrandtesque Painter with his Model)
Series: From the Séries 347 (Suite 347)
Medium: Etching on paper (often Rives BFK paper)
Date: 1968
Dimensions: The plate size is approximately 12 3/8 x 16 1/8 inches (31.5 x 40.9 cm).
Publisher: Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Context
Picasso was a great admirer of other artists and frequently referenced their work in his own compositions. In this series, he adopted a character inspired by Rembrandt, often portraying the painter with elaborate, curly hair and a distinctive costume, as seen in the image. The "347 Series" explores themes such as the artist and his model, the circus, and historical figures, marking one of his last major graphic works produced in his late 80s. |
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