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Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu
Illustrated by: Pablo Picasso (Spanish (worked in France), 1881–1973)
Cut by: Georges Aubert (French, 20th century)
Author: Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799–1850)
Publisher: Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867–1939)
Printer: Louis Fort (French, 20th century)
Printer: Aimé Jourde (French, 20th century)
Cut by: Georges Aubert (French, 20th century)
Author: Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799–1850)
Publisher: Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867–1939)
Printer: Louis Fort (French, 20th century)
Printer: Aimé Jourde (French, 20th century)
1931
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 13 etchings and 67 wood engravings
Dimensions
Overall (book only): 33.3 x 26.6 x 3.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number47.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Ambroise Vollard, 1931
Catalogue Raisonné
Artist & the Book 225; Geiser 123-35
Description(Paris: Ambroise Vollard, 1931) Folio; 66 leaves; unbound in original printed paper wraps (yellow cloth case).
Literary illustrations and decorative designs.
Literary illustrations and decorative designs.
ProvenanceGalerie Gérald Cramer, Geneva, from whom purchased by MFA, January 9, 1947.
Copyright© 2011 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.