PABLO PICASSO The Flutiste, 1968

The Flutiste is an original lithographic poster created by Pablo Picasso in 1968. It was produced to promote a short exhibition of Picasso's works, held at Galerie Louise Leiris from February 28th to March 23rd, 1968. The poster was printed by the renowned Mourlot Studios in Paris, known for their high-quality printmaking and frequent collaborations with Picasso throughout his career.

This work is referenced as #273 in Christophe Czwiklitzer’s catalogue of Picasso posters, highlighting its importance and place among Picasso’s poster art. The image in the lithograph captures a flutist in Picasso's distinctive, bold style, reflecting his ongoing exploration of musical themes in his work during the 1960s.

As an original lithograph, The Flutiste is highly collectible, representing Picasso’s mastery of printmaking and his collaboration with Galerie Louise Leiris, a gallery that had a long history of showcasing Picasso’s work.