In the aftermath of the Second World War Picasso joined the communist party and was active in promoting its activities through his art. The Newspaper “Le Patriot” was a supporter of this ideology and Picasso made a number of lithographs and Linocuts which were published by this organisation amongst which was our work - the Old King. This was sold to raise finds for the communist party.
- Materials
- Original Lithograph on Arches light paper with Mourlot watermark
- Size
- 21 1/10 × 27 1/5 in | 53.5 × 69 cm
- Rarity
- Medium
- Signature
- Signed in plate, signed by the artist with a red printed signature.
- Certificate of authenticity
- Included (issued by gallery)
- Frame
- Included
Le Vieux Roi (The Old King) Seigneur et deux filles, 1959
In the aftermath of the Second World War Picasso joined the communist party and was active in promoting its activities through his art. The Newspaper “Le Patriot” was a supporter of this ideology and Picasso made a number of lithographs and Linocuts which were published by this organisation amongst which was our work - the Old King. This was sold to raise finds for the communist party.
- Materials
- Original Lithograph on Arches light paper with Mourlot watermark
- Size
- 21 1/10 × 27 1/5 in | 53.5 × 69 cm
- Rarity
- Medium
- Signature
- Signed in plate, signed by the artist with a red printed signature.
- Certificate of authenticity
- Included (issued by gallery)
- Frame
- Included

