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Pablo Picasso Nu Assis For Sale
Pablo Picasso
Nu Assis, 1962
Linocut Arches wove paper Signed and numbered
24 1/2 x 17 1/2 in 62.2 x 44.5 cm
Edition
Artist Proof
About this work
Pablo Picasso’s Nu Assis (Seated Nude), 1962, a linocut on Arches wove paper, signed and numbered by the artist.The print depicts a monumental female nude, seated on a block, her body rendered in bold, simplified forms. The figure’s curves are accentuated with powerful, sweeping cuts that highlight the volume and mass of her body, evoking a sculptural presence. Unlike naturalistic representations of the female form, Picasso distills the body into strong, linear rhythms and areas of deep contrast, giving the work both gravitas and immediacy.The earthy brown palette grounds the composition, connecting it to tradition while also emphasizing the raw vitality of the subject. The figure herself appears timeless—both classical and modern—bridging ancient archetypes of fertility and strength with Picasso’s avant-garde reinterpretation.By 1962, Picasso had mastered the linocut technique, pushing its expressive boundaries. In Nu Assis, he employs carving with forceful clarity, stripping away detail to arrive at essential shapes. The interplay of sharp gouges and sweeping contours creates a sense of movement within the stillness of the pose.Picasso’s use of linocut here also demonstrates his ability to fuse painterly qualities with printmaking: the gradations of light and shadow are achieved not by blending, but by the dynamic cutting of the linoleum surface. This process results in a bold, graphic vitality unique to Picasso’s printmaking practice.The subject of the female nude had been central to Picasso’s work throughout his career, but in Nu Assis he treats it with monumental dignity, reducing it to its elemental form. The body becomes both individual and universal—an emblem of timeless strength.Picasso’s decision to use linocut for this subject further elevates the figure, allowing the medium’s raw directness to mirror the primal power of the human body. The print evokes the solidity of ancient sculpture while simultaneously reasserting Picasso’s modernist break from traditional representation.Nu Assis (1962) is a linocut on Arches wove paper by Pablo Picasso, signed and numbered by the artist. The work depicts a seated female nude carved in bold, simplified forms that convey both sculptural mass and dynamic rhythm. Executed in earthy tones, the print highlights Picasso’s mastery of linocut, a medium he revolutionized during the 1950s and 60s. Combining classical subject matter with modernist abstraction, Nu Assis stands as a testament to Picasso’s ability to transform timeless themes into bold, contemporary expressions.For more information or to buy Nu Assis (Seated Nude) by Pablo Picasso, contact our galleries using the form below.
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