Additional information
| Artist | Picasso |
|---|---|
| Category | Books, European |
| Nationality | Spanish |
ArtistPicasso, Pablo
Artist Years1881-1973
Artist NationalitySpanish
TitleLysistrata
Year1934
MediumBooks
DimensionsQuarto: 12 X 10 inches
Description
Bound book with six (6) original etchings by Picasso, signed in pencil in the colophon by Picasso and annotated copy number 720. Published by The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1934, total edition 1500.
Accession NumberRC509
NotesThis book is an illustrated edition of Aristophanes' ancient Greek comedy, featuring six original etchings by Picasso. Commissioned by George Macey's Limited Editions Club (LEC) in 1934, it's a significant example of a livre d'artiste (artist's book), combining high art with classic literature, known for its distinctive classical style.