Portraits Imaginaire 27.2.69 (II) art00224938 and shades of charcoal

and shades of charcoal

holding a traditional Japanese parasol against a striking blue sky

The deliberate spacing and positioning of the figures give the impression of a bustling city scene

Printed by Leblanc

Christian Hook's unique ability to blend traditional subjects with contemporary techniques shines through in this artwork

Portraits Imaginaire 27.2.69 (II) art00224938 and shades of charcoalPablo Picasso (1881 1973) Portraits Imaginaires 6. 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)