about Arlequin Moustachu a la Guitare

Pablo Picasso’s depiction of a harlequin playing the guitar may be a common theme throughout his prints, but this work is unique for his careful line work and delicate shading along the face and neck, guitar, and chair in the scene.

 In this playful depiction of a harlequin, Lithograph on Arches paper published between the years 1979-1982 in an edition of 500 plus 34 Artist’s Proofs by the Estate of Picasso (Marina Picasso). Pencil-signed by Marina Picasso with the embossed blindstamp ‘A limited edition after a work by Pablo Picasso’ lower right, embossed Printer’s Chop lower left and the Estate ink stamp ’Approved by the heirs of Pablo Picasso’, verso. Chromist: Laurent Marcel Salinas. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.