Galerie Louise Leiris

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The image depicts a person in a reclining position, with focus on their upper body. The person is seated with one arm extended towards a window. The facial features are simplified, and they have wavy hair. They are nude, with draped fabric covering part of their lower body. The background includes a window and a rectangular frame. Bold lines and a brown color palette define the forms and space.
Pablo Picasso, Hidalgo Arnéra, Galerie Louise Leiris, Two Women Waking Up, 1959, color linoleum cut on wove paper, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2001.65.1

Two Women Waking Up

Pablo Picasso, Hidalgo Arnéra, Galerie Louise Leiris · 1959 · color linoleum cut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.65.1

The image shows intersecting, angular lines and curves forming a complex arrangement. Two human-like figures are seated at the center of a wheel-like shape. The background features billowing cloud-like shapes against a vibrant yellow sky. Greenish, jagged shapes resembling plants or trees can be seen below, adding an organic element to the composition.
Fernand Léger, Galerie Louise Leiris, Fernand Mourlot, Scaffolding in the Sun, 1951, color lithograph on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1958.8.104

Scaffolding in the Sun

Fernand Léger, Galerie Louise Leiris, Fernand Mourlot · 1951 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1958.8.104