Homage a Bacchus

1960, 50.17 cm x 62.87 cm
  • Artist
    • Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973, Spanish)
  • Creation Year
    • 1960
  • Medium
    • Lithograph
  • Movement & Style
    • Surrealist
  • Condition
    • Excellent
  • Period
    • 1960 – 1969
  • Dimensions
    • H 19.75 in x W 24.75 in
    • H 50.17 cm x W 62.87 cm

This piece is an original lithograph created by Pablo Picasso in 1960. It is an elaborate composition in crayon, pen and scrapings on transfer paper transferred to stone. Picasso took up this work six different times, as can be seen on the right hand side of the composition where the artist has noted the dates. This piece is hand signed and numbered from the edition of 50 on recto. There are also a few signed artist proofs. The image measures 19.75 x 24.75 inches and the framed dimensions are 39.25 x 33 inches.

This piece is referenced as number 1006 on page 218 of “Picasso Volume I” by Georges Bloch. It is also referenced as number 336 on page 267 of “Picasso Lithographs” by Fernand Mourlot, France, 1970.