Lithographic illustration with art 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 ‘Que la terre produise que la terre fleurisse - Que la chair et le sang vivants - Ne soient jamais sacrifiés’ which translates to ‘Let the earth bring forth, let the earth flourish - Let living flesh and blood - Never be sacrificed’.

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 light frame with elegant leaf detailing and light passepartout.

H 45 x W 36 cm.