Color lithograph, dimensions 38 x 27 cm in light double passe-partout, framed: 53 x 43 cm; dated "10.3.59" and described "VIII pour jacqueline Reine" and signed "Picasso" on the plate p.g;, published by Éditions Cercle d'Art, Paris.
(Cercle d'Art, Parisfoundedby Charles Feld and Mourlottypographer Fernand Chenot in 1949 at the initiative of Pablo Picasso. One of the first lithographs produced by the Cercle d'Art, the lithographs were 29 drawings by Picasso).
Pablo Picasso, a prominentSpanishpainter,sculptorand printmaker,was one of the mostinfluentialartists of the 20th century. Hiswork,characterizedbyavarietyofstylesand techniques,hada hugeimpact onthe development of modern art. Picassowasaco-creatorof Cubism, andalsoexperimented with Surrealism and Expressionism. Picasso wasalso known for his tumultuous personal life and numerousrelationships with women,whooftenbecame muses for hiswork.
Jacqueline Roque, Picasso's last wife,was not only hispartner inlife, butalso hismuse andinspiration. Theirrelationship, despite the significantage difference,was very strong andpassionate. Picasso, fascinated by herbeauty andpersonality and temperament,dedicated many of hisworks to her. Jacqueline was a woman with a strongpersonalityand artistic soul, whichfascinatedPicasso andinfluencedhiswork.
For him, Jacqueline was the epitome offemininity,strength andindependence
The painting "Jacqueline" is one of many examples of Picasso's fascination with the person of Jacqueline. The artist portrayed her as a strong andindependentwomanwho can control theelementof ahorse. The composition of the painting is dynamic andfull of energy, whichemphasizes Jacqueline' s strength anddetermination.
Pablo Picasso met Jacqueline Roque in 1952 in Vallauris, where she worked in a ceramic studio. At the time, Picasso was 70 years old and Jacqueline was 26. Their relationship began when Picasso was still involved with Françoise Gilot, with whom he had two children.
Jacqueline Roque was Pablo Picasso 's second wife.Hisfirst wife was Olga Khokhlova, a Russian ballerina, with whom Picasso had a son Paulo. Healso had a free relationship with model and muse Marie-Therese,later with Francoise Gilot, who bore him two children. Pablo Picasso met Jacqueline Roque in 1952 in Vallauris, where she worked in a ceramic studio. At the time, Picasso was 70 years old, and Jacqueline was 26. Their relationship began while Picasso was still involved with Françoise Gilot,
After Olga Khochlova died in 1961, Picassomarried Jacqueline Roque.
Pablo Picasso and Jacqueline Roque had no children together. Picasso had four children of themarriage and from previous relationships.
After Picasso's death in 1973, Jacqueline Roquebecame hischiefheiress. Sheinheriteda hugecollection of his works, aswell asan estate. After Picasso's death, Jacquelinedevotedherself to preserving and promoting hiswork.Shediedin 1986.
