Picasso's Striking and Colorful Tête

"With its bright, primary colors and varied textures this example of Picasso's ‘Tête d’homme’ lives up to its regal history. Created for the artist’s groundbreaking exhibition at the Palais des Papes in Avignon, this large scale canvas commands immediate attention as a highlight of Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening sale on 18 May in New York. Watch the video to learn more about the techniques that produced this striking composition."

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