"The Youth Circle" Lithograph by Pablo Picasso

It is considered a significant work by Picasso, reflecting his themes of peace and humanity. The piece depicts figures in a circular dance around a dove of peace, conveying a sense of optimistic energy and hope for the future.

Through the use of crisp vibrant colors and the fluid use of line, Picasso creates a sense of optimistic energy that is focused around the dove of peace in Pablo Picasso La Ronde de la Jeunesse (The Youth Circle), 1961. This sense of hope is further heightened by the dancers' whimsical postures, which indicate that they dance more in the air than on the ground. The circular formation of the dancers is also noteworthy, for it is similar to a traditional Catalonian dance entitled the "Sardana," which appears frequently in Picasso's lithographs. This work retains a childlike sense of joy, in which the dancing figures hold bouquets and throw their hands up in the air, worshipping the dove of peace, which is positioned in a bright, yellow sun. This piece instills in the viewer the belief that the future is bright, full of hope, and filled with wonder.

REFERENCE NUMBER: LU654316561622
PERIOD: 1960-1969
CONDITION: Good
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 22.75" Width: 18.66" Depth: 1.13"
COUNT: 1
MATERIAL: Lithograph
CREATOR: Pablo Picasso