Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) (after) – “Le Petit Cochon, 1952”
165,00€
Available
Serigraphic print on handmade paper (approx. 250gsm – refers to paper thickness/density).
Year: 2000
© Succession P. Picasso.
Condition: excellent,. Never framed, never exposed.
Size: 50 x 60cm.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is universally regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a foundational figure of modern art. Co-founder of Cubism and an endlessly inventive creator, Picasso transformed painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking through constant stylistic reinvention, ranging from analytical Cubism and Surrealism to expressive late works defined by extreme freedom of line. His market position is firmly blue-chip: Picasso remains one of the most collected, searched and traded artists worldwide, with sustained demand across paintings, ceramics, drawings, prints and illustrated books, appealing equally to seasoned collectors, interior designers and new buyers entering the modern art market.
Created in 1952, Le Petit Cochon is a superb example of Picasso’s late graphic language, where a few spontaneous, confident lines are enough to evoke character, movement and humor. The pig rendered with childlike immediacy and calligraphic elegance reflects Picasso’s lifelong fascination with animals as symbolic and playful motifs. In this period, his drawings often celebrate instinct, joy and Mediterranean vitality, transforming everyday subjects into timeless icons. The economy of means and expressive contour make this work particularly appealing for contemporary interiors, where minimalism, modern design and expressive line drawing play a central role.
From a market and collecting perspective, works like Le Petit Cochon are highly attractive due to their accessibility, recognizability and strong decorative impact. Picasso drawings and graphic works are frequently collected alongside artists such as Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Jean Cocteau, Alexander Calder and Fernand Léger, while also resonating with collectors interested in modern design, mid-century interiors, Scandinavian furniture, Bauhaus aesthetics and contemporary living spaces. These works integrate effortlessly into environments focused on interior styling, curated homes, gallery walls and design-led spaces, making them particularly visible in searches related to home inspiration, modern décor and collectible art.
Le Petit Cochon encapsulates Picasso’s genius for turning simplicity into mastery. It stands not only as a charming and instantly recognizable image by the most iconic artist of modern art, but also as a acquisition combining historical significance, cross-category appeal and enduring demand among collectors of modern art and design objects.
