Musketeer and Odalisque-Medusa
(1970)
Pablo Picasso
Spain (1881-1973)
About the Artwork
Pablo Picasso’s Musketeer and Odalisque-Medusa is a striking work that captures the artist’s late style, where bold invention and historical reference merge into a single visual language. The musketeer, one of Picasso’s recurring figures, embodies both strength and nostalgia, serving as a link to the Old Masters he deeply admired. Alongside him, the odalisque appears with a Medusa-like presence, an unconventional pairing that highlights Picasso’s constant drive to challenge tradition and reimagine classical motifs.
Created at a time when Picasso was reflecting on themes of power, desire, and mortality, the composition is rich with vitality and theatrical intensity. The vivid interplay of line and form demonstrates his mastery of reinvention even in his later years, offering viewers a glimpse into an artist who never ceased to experiment, provoke, and transform.
Artwork Details
Medium: Etching on Rives paper
Dimensions: 27.1 x 34.8 cm
Rarity: 37/50
Type of Artwork: Lithograph
Signature: Hand signed and numbered by the artist.
Frame: Included
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