Pablo Picasso

PABLO PICASSO, (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973).
"La Celestina" illustrated by Pablo Picasso.
Enclosed book of "La Celestina" and book of studies. Limited edition, copy 1704/2998.
Publisher: Artika.
Measurements: 33 x 33 cm (La Celestina); 33 x 33 cm (study book); 44,7 x 44,7 cm (case).
This is a limited edition that includes the 66 original "artist's proofs", approved by Picasso, of Suite 347 that is preserved in the Bancaja Foundation collection. Bound in soft cardboard wrapped in silk paper. It is accompanied by the book of studies, which opens the doors to the enjoyment and knowledge of two beautiful artistic compositions: the tragicomedy of the sixteenth century and the engravings of the twentieth century. The extraordinary literary work attributed to Fernando de Rojas is treated by Antonio Prieto in an article illustrated with reproductions of the woodcuts that accompanied the Valencia edition of 1514, thanks to the collaboration of the National Library of Spain, Madrid, which preserves the originals. The engravings of this edition, and with them the gigantic figure of its creator and his work throughout a turbulent 20th century, show all their value in the hands of specialists such as Pere Gimferrer, Brigitte Leal, Kosme de Barañano and Lourdes Cirlot, who open our eyes with their detailed comments on each of the 66 engravings of the edition. Both the copy of La Celestina and the book of Estudios are kept in an aluminum case, which in turn is kept in a blue cloth box-case, with a photo of the brilliant artist inside.