Portraits Imaginaire 23.2.69 art00225840 and numbered from the edition

and numbered from the edition of 70 verso (initially a gift to one of the artist’s employees)

the painting pays homage to Freddie Mercury’s larger-than-life persona and timeless influence

and violet to create a dreamlike atmosphere

and ultimately what it means to be human

capturing the serene joy our canine friends bring into our lives

Portraits Imaginaire 23.2.69 art00225840 and numbered from the editionPablo Picasso (1881 1973) Portraits Imaginaires 23. 2. 69, 1969 Offset lithograph printed in colours on wove paper Each numbered from the edition of 250 lower left in pencil, and each signed and dated in the plate Printed by Marcel Salinas, New York, with blindstamp verso Published by Harry N. Abrams inc., New York Size: 25 3 4 x 19 7 8 in. (65. 3 x 50. 5 cm)