Toros en Vallauris

Only 197 subjects, among around 2,430 Picasso’s known prints are engravings from linoleum, also known as linocuts, and 24 are Vallauris poster designs for his exhibitions, which are said to be one of the catalysts that spurred the artist on this new adventure. The thing that makes them remarkable among Picasso’s graphic production is their brightly coloured flat areas; they are also easy to read, for they are large, consist of simplified forms and have a limited range of colours. They are therefore particularly well suited to the appreciation of contemporary art and continue to be sought after by collectors. The Vallauris poster designs have two characteristics that set them apart from posters of the time. Référence : catalogue raisonné Bloch n°1270 / Baer 1043; 2nd Edition: Printed by Hildago Arnéra, Vallauris and published by the Association des potiers de Vallauris. The collaboration between H. Arnera and Pablo Picasso in the realm of linoleum cut printing stands as a testament to the power of artistic partnerships.