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Pablo Picasso, Marie Thérèse dreaming of metamorphoses, 1933

SKU:  194430

Pablo Picasso, Marie Thérèse dreaming of metamorphoses, 1933

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Pablo Picasso's Marie-Thérèse rêvant de métamorphoses (Marie-Thérèse Dreaming of Metamorphoses), created in 1933, is a mesmerizing and enigmatic etching that delves into the depths of the subconscious mind, exploring themes of transformation, desire, and the fluidity of identity. The etching depicts Marie-Thérèse Walter, Picasso's muse and lover, lost in a dreamlike state, her body merging with various animals and objects. Picasso's use of line, form, and symbolism creates a captivating and evocative composition that invites viewers to ponder the mysteries of the human psyche and the boundless potential for transformation.

The etching's central figure, Marie-Thérèse, is depicted in a state of reverie, her body dissolving and taking on the characteristics of various animals and objects. Her head merges with that of a bull, symbolizing the primal instincts and raw power that lie beneath the surface of human consciousness. Her arms transform into branches, suggesting a connection to nature and the cycles of growth and decay. Her legs morph into tree trunks, emphasizing her rootedness in the physical world while also hinting at the possibility of transcendence.

Picasso's use of line is particularly striking in Marie-Thérèse Dreaming of Metamorphoses. The lines are sinuous and fluid, echoing the fluidity of the dream state and the metamorphosis of Marie-Thérèse's form. The lines intertwine and overlap, creating a sense of interconnectedness and the blurring of boundaries between different realms of existence.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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