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Pablo Picasso, Young man crowned with foliage, 1962

SKU:  194441

Pablo Picasso, Young man crowned with foliage, 1962

€48,00 EUR
€48,00 EUR
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Created in 1962, Young Man with a Crown of Leaves is a linoleum cut by Pablo Picasso. The artwork portrays a youthful figure featuring a stylized, elongated head adorned with a flowing crown of leaves. The frontal and assertive pose, coupled with a direct and challenging gaze, imparts a sense of boldness. Picasso employs a bold, simplified technique, characterized by angular lines and flattened forms, while the playful addition of the crown of leaves infuses a touch of whimsy. The overall composition radiates youthful vitality and energy.

Interpretations of this piece have sparked much speculation among art historians and critics. Some view it as a celebration of youth and the human spirit, while others interpret it as a more ambiguous commentary on identity and the relationship between individuals and the natural world.

Notably, Picasso's use of linoleum cut stands out in this work. This relief printmaking technique involves cutting away sections of a linoleum block to craft a design, which is then inked and pressed onto a surface. Picasso's expressive use of line and form aligns seamlessly with the medium.

Young Man with a Crown of Leaves holds significance in Picasso's extensive career. Beyond capturing the essence of youthful vitality, its bold and enigmatic nature has made it a focal point for discussion and interpretation among art historians and critics.

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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