Picasso: Cinquante Chefs-d’oeuvre

This striking vintage exhibition poster promotes “PICASSO CINQUANTE CHEFS-D’ŒUVRE” (Fifty Masterpieces) at the MUSÉE CANTINI in Marseille, from May 11 to July 31, 1959. The central image features a distinctive Cubist-inspired representation of a bull’s skull or an animal head, rendered with sharp angles and fragmented planes in shades of grey, black, and purple. The skull is set against a background of dark windows, creating a dramatic and somewhat somber mood. This imagery reflects Picasso’s fascination with bullfighting and themes of life and death, which were prominent in his work. The strong graphic elements and bold typography make this a powerful and iconic piece of art history, ideal for collectors of Picasso’s work and vintage exhibition posters.