Lot 41

Fine Art Wholesalers, Florida (label verso)
Private collection, Melbourne

Bloch, G., Catalogue de l'Oeuvre gravee lithographie, 1968-1979, Kornfeld et Klipstein, Berne, 1975, vol. 4 (II:1811) (another example)
Baer, B., & Geiser, B., Picasso: Peintre-Graveur, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre grave et des monotypes 1959-1965, Kornfeld er Klipstein, Berne, 1989, vol. 7 (1828.Bb1) (another example)
Kleinfelder, K., The Artist, His Model, Her Image, His Gaze: Picasso's pursuit of the Model, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1993, (140) (another example)

The '347 Suite' is a notable series of etchings and aquatints created by Pablo Picasso in 1968. This series comprises 347 individual prints, each displaying erotic and often explicit themes, in contrast to Picasso's earlier abstract phases. These works offer a glimpse into Picasso's personal life at the time, marked by a passionate relationship with Jacqueline Roque, who later became his second wife. Beyond their content, the 347 Suite showcases Picasso's exceptional technical prowess, employing various printmaking techniques. This series is a crucial element of Picasso's late career, offering a unique perspective on his artistry and personal life during his later years.

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