PICASSO THEATRE
New York: HARRY N. ABRAMS, 1968. Pablo Picasso. First American Edition. Hardcover. Quarto . 11 5/8 in. x 10 in. Woven linen over boards with a reproduction of a painted Picasso self-image to front board, and a large eye to rear. Housed in clear, acetate dustwrapper. Printed on thick white paper, a detailed look at just one aspect of Pablo Picasso's work -- his interest in theatre, his creation and designing of sets and decor for various theatrical productions, and his artistic representations of life in, about and of the theatre ,as well as that of the circus and the lives of actors and performers.
447 plates in black and white and color, including drawings, photographs, 10 color tipped-in plates. 44 in-text illustrations. 360 pp. Thin strip browning to bottom edge of boards, and age-discoloration to top edge of textblock. Very Good Minus. Item #100438
"This book is the outcome of research undertaken while preparing an exhibition, requested by the artist.
Price: $125.00