Depicting a bold and playful clown, this work is full of rich bright hues of primary blues, reds, and yellows. The solid black background causes the clown to stand out in strong contrast, capturing the viewer's attention. Full of lyrical and playful elements such as the sweeping curved line down the center and the bright stars surrounding the figure, the ears are rendered with playful curlicues. The childlike nature of Picasso's work is evident in this image, taking primary shapes and colors with a lighthearted sense, yet illustrating his mastery of skill and technique in the overall balance and striking effect of this image.

Created in 1961, this color lithograph is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered from the edition of 200 in pencil in the lower left, the work is dated in the plate in the upper right hand side of the work.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1. The Picasso Project, Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, The Sixties I 1960-1963, 2002, the original drawing listed as cat no 61-012 on pg 117.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
Framed to archival museum grade conservation standards, this piece is framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats.