Trésors de la Peinture française by Skira: Ma jolie

The lithograph Ma jolie, created by Picasso for Albert Skira’s Trésors de la Peinture Française series, is a distinct artistic endeavor, not a direct reproduction of Picasso’s 1909 drawing of the same title. Many of the works in the Skira series are deeply influenced by cubism, and Ma jolie is no exception. Picasso deconstructs everyday objects into simplified shapes and planes, offering a modernist interpretation that challenges the boundaries between realism and abstraction. The result is a layered and dynamic visual experience that invites viewers to reconsider how we perceive form, space, and meaning in two-dimensional art.