Pablo Picasso: Femme Nue Couchee

Femme Nue Couchée: The Poetic Repose of the Human Form

This captivating plate, "Femme Nue Couchée" (Reclining Nude), is a centerpiece of the 1962 Un Éventail portfolio. In this pochoir after Picasso, the artist explores one of his most iconic and recurring themes: the female form in a state of repose. The composition balances the weight and volume of the reclining figure with the fluid, rhythmic linework that defines his neo-classical style, evoking a sense of serenity and intimacy.

The technical brilliance of the Daniel Jacomet studio is evident in the velvety depth of the tones. By utilizing the pochoir process over a lithographic foundation, the print perfectly replicates the atmospheric quality of Picasso’s original work and paper condition of the original drawing, including discoloration. The subtle play of light and shadow across the figure’s contours is rendered with remarkable fidelity on heavy Arches paper. Released in the limited edition of 260,  this piece is highly valued by collectors for its sensual elegance and its masterful portrayal of the human figure.

• Medium: Pochoir
• Edition: 60 of 260
• Signature: Unsigned
• Paper Type: Arches
• Paper Size: 18¾” x 14”
• Publisher: Leda, Edition’s d’Art, 1962
• Reference: Orozco 213, p. 310