Picasso Etching Stolen in 2018 Found in Vacant Apartment
An etching by Pablo Picasso, stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018, has been discovered by a landlord in a vacant apartment.
Milwaukee, WI, August 14, 2026 —
An artwork by renowned artist Pablo Picasso, which was reported stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018, has been recovered. The etching was discovered by a landlord in a vacant apartment, marking a significant development in the case of the missing artwork.
The specific details surrounding the discovery, including the exact location within the vacant apartment and the condition of the artwork at the time of its finding, have not been immediately disclosed. The landlord’s identity and the circumstances that led to the discovery are also pending further information.
The Picasso etching was initially reported stolen from a gallery in Milwaukee. The theft occurred in 2018, and an investigation was subsequently launched. Information regarding the specifics of the theft, such as the date it was noticed missing and any initial findings from the investigation, was not provided in the summary.
The recovery of the artwork brings a new chapter to the investigation. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as they process the discovery and continue their inquiries into the theft and the subsequent whereabouts of the piece.
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