A lithograph in black on ivory paper presents a stylized portrayal of a young girl with a doll. She is depicted in three-quarter view. Curved and radiating lines convey the curvature of her cheeks and chin. Her dark hair is cut in a short bob with bangs, and she wears ruffled shirt.

Paloma and Her Doll on a Black Background

December 14, 1952

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) printed by Fernand Mourlot (French, 1895–1988)

Spain

Picasso was inspired by his children and frequently represented them in his art. This portrait depicts Picasso’s daughter Paloma when she was three years old (she later became a fashion designer and is currently the administrator of her father’s estate). The lithograph itself attests to the technical expertise of Fernand Mourlot, who printed the lithograph with rich and subtle gradations of tone.

Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper

Prints and Drawings