Pablo Picasso, 'The Lobster' Lithograph signed and numbered, Rare Collector's Edition

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), after, ‘The Lobster’, 1945, aquatint in colour, signed and numbered 62/100 in pencil, annotated ‘engraved and printed by R. Lacourière, Paris 45’

Created in 1945, shortly after World War II, the artwork reflects Picasso’s continued fascination with animals and his ability to capture their essence with minimal, yet dynamic, strokes.

It showcases Picasso’s fluid, gestural line work, which was a hallmark of his post-war period.

The lobster, like many animals in Picasso’s works, is rendered in a way that blends abstraction with naturalism, emphasizing movement and character.Lobsters, with their hard shells, are often seen as symbols of resilience and survival, possibly reflecting the post-war atmosphere.

Measures 26.5x45.5 cm

Rare

Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, Spain, was one of the most influential and revolutionary artists of the 20th century. His career spanned more than seven decades, during which he co-founded Cubism, pioneered collage techniques, and played a key role in the evolution of modern art.

By 1907, Picasso and Georges Braque developed Cubism, breaking traditional artistic norms by fragmenting objects into geometric shapes and introducing multiple perspectives within a single composition.

His works are displayed in the world’s greatest museums, including the Musée Picasso (Paris), The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York), and the Prado Museum (Madrid).