Portrait du Maitre de Ballet de la Scala de Milan, 34-4, Lithograph on Arches Paper

Portrait du Maitre de Ballet de la Scala de MilanPortfolio: Marina Picasso Estate Lithograph Collection Year: of Original: 1925 | Year Printed: 1979-1982Medium: Lithograph on Arches PaperEdition: 500, 34 AP'sSize: 29 in. x 22 in. (73.66 cm x 55.88 cm)Printer: Laurent Marcel Salinas (Chromist)Reference: 34-4Description: Resting his clasped hands on his lap, the ballet master of the Scala de Milan is rendered in a realistic manner by Pablo Picasso. Incorporating line and shading, the artist depicts the master accurately and with respect. Wearing a three-piece suit, the sitter looks to his side as his feet gently cross over one another. Estate of Picasso, (Marina Picasso) pencil signature and embossed blindstamp lower right. Ink stamp verso 'Approved by the heirs of Pablo Picasso'.