Picasso.

[PABLO PICASSO] CASSOU, Jean. Translated from the French by Mary Chamot.

$5,000.00

Item Number: 146961

London: The Hyperion Press, 1940.

First edition of Cassou’s in-depth study of the famed artist, published in the year Paris came under Nazi occupation and Picasso ceased exhibiting and one of the earlier collections published in the English language. Quarto, original publisher’s half cloth over pebbled boards titled in gilt, illustrated with tipped-in color plates, black and white photogravures, and numerous in-text illustrations. Boldly signed by Pablo Picasso on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A beautiful example, rare signed.

Pablo Picasso, a towering figure in 20th-century art, revolutionized modern aesthetics through his innovative approaches to form, perspective, and abstraction. Renowned for co-founding the Cubist movement, Picasso deconstructed traditional perspectives, fragmenting objects into geometric forms and presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously. His seminal work, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907), exemplifies this shift, disrupting classical representations with its bold, angular shapes and disjointed composition. Beyond Cubism, Picasso's influence extended to Surrealism and Symbolism, as he continuously explored new techniques and styles, including his Blue and Rose periods. His prolific output, spanning painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics, underscores his versatility and relentless experimentation. Picasso’s legacy endures not only in his vast body of work but also in his profound impact on the trajectory of modern art, challenging conventions and inspiring subsequent generations of artists.