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Pablo Picasso, The Cat, from Histoire naturelle, 1970 (after)

1970

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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Le Chat (The Cat), originates from the rare 1970 folio Pablo Picasso, Histoire naturelle (Natural History). Published and printed by Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve, this remarkable project presents a second edition of a suite of images created by Picasso to accompany the classic natural history texts of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. First conceived in 1936 and realized over several decades, these works reflect Picasso’s fascination with nature, movement, and organic form, reinterpreting Buffon’s 18th-century scientific prose through the lens of modern art. Executed on papier bouffant des Papeteries de Casteljoux paper, this lithograph measures 12.99 x 9.84 inches (33 x 25 cm). As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized 1970 publication format. This edition, produced with the permission of Martin Fabiani, preserves the integrity, tonality, and clarity of Picasso’s original etchings from the celebrated 1942 edition, reaffirming his mastery of line and form. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Le Chat (The Cat), from Pablo Picasso, Histoire naturelle (Natural History), 1970 Medium: Lithograph on papier bouffant des Papeteries de Casteljoux paper Dimensions: Paper size 12.99 x 9.84 inches (33 x 25 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1970 (after the 1942 original etchings) Publisher: Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve Printer: Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve and Italy Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1970 folio Pablo Picasso, Histoire naturelle (Natural History), published by Production Edito-Service S.A., Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneve Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Picasso, eaux-fortes originales pour des textes de Buffon. At the expense and care of Martin Fabiani, this book was completed to be printed in paris on may XXVI MCM XLII. Pablo Picasso's original XXXI eaux-fortes were drawn by R. Lacourière and the printing of texts by M. Fequet and P. Baudier. Justification of the draw. CCXXVI examples. N°1. — single example on papier vergé Ancien with a suite on papier Ancien bleuté; II to VI. V examples on Japon Super—Nacré with a sequel on Chine; VII to XXXVI. XXX examples on Japon Impérial with a suite on Chine; XXXVII to XCI. LV examples on vélin of Montval; XCII to CCXXVI. CXXXV examples on vélin de Vidalon. This second edition, 25 x 33 cm, was created with the permission of Martin Fabiani, publisher in Paris, on papier bouffant des Papeteries de Casteljoux. About the Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose revolutionary vision redefined modern art in the 20th century. Born in Malaga, Spain, he demonstrated prodigious talent from an early age and trained in Barcelona and Madrid before moving to Paris, where he became the epicenter of avant-garde innovation. Picasso pioneered Cubism alongside Georges Braque, explored emotional depth through his Blue and Rose periods, and continually reinvented his style across thousands of works in painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. His influence spans movements from Surrealism to abstraction, and his work remains central to global art history. The highest price ever paid for one of his artworks is approximately US $179.4 million for Les Femmes d'Alger (Version O) (1955). Pablo Picasso lithograph, Picasso Le Chat (The Cat), Picasso Histoire naturelle (Natural History), Picasso Buffon, Picasso Fabiani edition, Picasso 1970 edition, Picasso Roger Lacouriere printer, Picasso Edito-Service Geneve, Picasso natural history etchings, Picasso illustration suite, Picasso 1942 Buffon series, Picasso art book, Picasso French modern art, Picasso collectible lithograph, Picasso 20th century edition, Picasso modernist print, Picasso animal studies, Picasso Paris publication.
  • Creation Year:
    1970
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.99 in (33 cm)Width: 9.84 in (25 cm)
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  • After:
    Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Spanish)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465216380732

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