Le repas frugal Possibly 1904 - 1913
pablopicasso
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, etching, drypoint
pencil drawn
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
light pencil work
etching
pencil sketch
pencil drawing
pencil work
watercolour illustration
drypoint
pencil art
watercolor
"Le repas frugal" is a drypoint etching by Pablo Picasso from the early 20th century. The artwork depicts a man and a woman seated at a table, with a bottle of wine, a plate, and a glass, creating a sense of shared intimacy and a simple meal. Picasso's distinct style, characterized by angular lines and fragmented forms, is evident in the figures' elongated limbs and the stylized representation of the objects. This print is part of a series of etchings created by Picasso during his "Saltimbanques" period, which explored the themes of poverty, social alienation, and the lives of circus performers.
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This visual essay on the difference between physical and emotional closeness represents Picasso's first serious engagement with printmaking, an activity that would become a life-long passion. Impressions from the first edition have rich shadows, but impressions from the second edition-shown here-were printed more starkly, completely stripping the image of any romantic warmth.
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