La Dame à la Collerette 1972

This elegant and iconic 1972 original poster was created to promote the Grands Maîtres Estampes et Dessins exhibition held at La Pochade, a renowned Parisian gallery located at 157 Boulevard Saint-Germain. The show, which ran from 7 June to 31 July 1972, brought together the prints and drawings of some of the 20th century’s most groundbreaking modernists.

At the heart of the poster is a striking black-and-white reproduction of Pablo Picasso’s “La Dame à la Collerette”, a portrait characterized by bold lines, expressive distortion, and theatrical flair. The title, meaning “The Lady with the Ruffled Collar,” alludes to the aristocratic portraiture of past centuries, reinterpreted through Picasso’s unmistakable Cubist and expressionist lens.

The composition is framed by a whimsical faux frame drawn in earthy brown tones, echoing the style of a primitive, playful woodcut. Around it, the names of fellow modern art giants line the right margin—Bellmer, Braque, Chagall, Dali, Dubuffet, Miro, Masson, Rouault, and others—highlighting the remarkable range of artists featured in the exhibition. The list reads like a roll call of avant-garde innovation spanning from 1905 to 1971.

Picasso, who passed away just months after this exhibition opened, remains the gravitational force of this poster. His signature is printed beneath the artwork, anchoring the design with his enduring legacy.

Today, this poster stands as a vibrant relic of postwar Parisian culture—a moment when the Left Bank was still buzzing with galleries, ateliers, and bohemian energy. It is a collector’s gem not only for fans of Picasso but also for admirers of 20th-century printmaking, European modernism, and the history of Paris’s art scene.

Exhibition - Cubism

Large masters prints and drawings - The Pochade

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