A stereotype mold ("flong") of a newspaper page ("Le Patriote") with inserts by Pablo Picasso, probably made with an intermediate plaster stage. Printer Hidalgo Arnéra at his press, Vallauris 1960.

In his Vallauris workshop in 1960, printer Hidalgo Arnéra leans over his industrial printing press. His face is illuminated by the machine's light as he works with a stereotype mold, or "flong," of the newspaper "Le Patriote." This particular plate, likely made with an intermediate plaster stage, features unique inserts by Pablo Picasso. The dramatic, high-contrast lighting casts deep shadows, emphasizing the focused printer against the rough-hewn walls of his workspace.

Artworks:

Matrix (on "flan") for "Profil, Corrida, Faune et Centaure poursuivant une baigeuse", 1963. Geiser/Baer:1367, also "Journal au profil", 1964. XL:178 (only newspaper part of the picture)

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

AtWork, BullfightArt, Newspaper&Magazine

Filename:

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