Lithographic illustration by Pablo Picasso from the art book ‘le Visage de la Paix’ (the Face of Peace). The book was made with illustrations by Picasso and poems by Paul Eluard and published by Mourlot in 1951.

The piece states ‘ouvre tes ailes beau visage - imposant au monde d'être sage - puisque nous devenons réels ’ which translates to ‘Open your wings, beautiful face imposing wisdom upon the world since we are becoming real’.

Pablo Picasso is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and is known for co-founding the Cubist movement. His works often dealt with themes such as love, death, war, and sexuality, and his art was heavily influenced by his personal life and relationships. He had many romantic relationships and marriages throughout his life, and his relationships with women were often the subject of his work.

The piece is framed with a hand painted frame with leaf detailing and with light passepartout.

H43 x W36 cm.