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Eaux-fortes originales pour des textes de Buffon
Illustrated by: Pablo Picasso (Spanish (worked in France), 1881–1973)
Author: George Louis Leclerc de Buffon (French, 1707–1788)
Publisher: Martin Fabiani (active in France, mid-20th century)
Printer: Roger Lacourière (French, 1892–1966)
Printer: Marthe Fecquet (French, 20th century)
Printer: Pierre Baudier (French, 20th century)
Author: George Louis Leclerc de Buffon (French, 1707–1788)
Publisher: Martin Fabiani (active in France, mid-20th century)
Printer: Roger Lacourière (French, 1892–1966)
Printer: Marthe Fecquet (French, 20th century)
Printer: Pierre Baudier (French, 20th century)
1942
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 31 etching and aquatints
Dimensions
Overall: 37.6 x 29.3 x 3.8 cm (14 13/16 x 11 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession Number63.751
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1942
Catalogue Raisonné
Goeppert, et al., 37; Artist & the Book 231
Description(Paris: Martin Fabiani, 1942) Folio; 78 leaves, plus 31 plates; blind-stamped brown morocco (Morf), in dark gray paper slipcase.
Illustrations of animals.
Illustrations of animals.
ProvenanceW. G. Russell Allen, Boston (1982-1955), by whom bequeathed to MFA, June 19, 1963.
Copyright© 2011 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.