PABLO PICASSO Luncheon on the Grass, 1972

This compelling exhibition print was created for a 1972 show at Pace Gallery in Columbus, Ohio, featuring Pablo Picasso’s celebrated reinterpretations of Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe. The work references Picasso’s extensive engagement with Édouard Manet’s groundbreaking 1863 painting, one of the most influential images in the history of modern art.

Beginning in 1961, Picasso embarked on a deep and sustained exploration of Manet’s composition, producing a remarkable series that includes 27 paintings, over 140 drawings, and several linocuts. In these works, Picasso reimagines the original scene through his own expressive and often fragmented visual language—transforming a canonical image into a site of experimentation and reinterpretation.

The present composition reflects that process, distilling the subject into a bold, graphic format. The linework is energetic and deliberate, capturing both the structure of the scene and Picasso’s characteristic spontaneity. The intimate scale of the image, presented within a wide mat and elegant frame, enhances its presence while preserving its graphic intensity.

Published for the Pace Gallery exhibition in 1972, this piece represents a moment when Picasso’s late work was being actively introduced and contextualized for American audiences, further cementing his influence across generations.

A significant and highly collectible work, appealing to collectors of Picasso, modern art history, and exhibition material tied to major gallery presentations.

Framing available upon request.