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Pablo Picasso — La Tauromaquia
Pablo Picasso

La Tauromaquia

This exceptional copy (188/263) of *La Tauromaquia* showcases Picasso's passionate engagement with the ancient tradition of bullfighting through a suite of masterfully executed aquatints and drypoints. Produced through a distinguished collaboration between Atelier Lacourière in Paris and Talleres de Jaume Pla in Barcelona, the work reflects the highest standards of printmaking craftsmanship. Presented in its original parchment-covered boards adorned with a drypoint on the cover and gilt lettering on the spine, and housed within a yellow cloth slipcase, this publication by Gustavo Gili stands as a remarkable union of fine art and bookmaking tradition.

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unsigned, copy 188 (from the total edition of 263), printed by Atelier Lacourière, Paris (aquatints) and Talleres de Jaume Pla, Barcelona (drypoints), published by Gustavo Gili: Ediciones de la Cometa, Barcelona, all contained in original parchment-covered boards with drypoint on the cover and the title in gilt on the spine, within the yellow cloth-covered slipcase.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Pablo Picasso, La Tauromaquia

This exceptional copy (188/263) of *La Tauromaquia* showcases Picasso's passionate engagement with the ancient tradition of bullfighting through a suite of masterfully executed aquatints and drypoints. Produced through a distinguished collaboration between Atelier Lacourière in Paris and Talleres de Jaume Pla in Barcelona, the work reflects the highest standards of printmaking craftsmanship. Presented in its original parchment-covered boards adorned with a drypoint on the cover and gilt lettering on the spine, and housed within a yellow cloth slipcase, this publication by Gustavo Gili stands as a remarkable union of fine art and bookmaking tradition.

Medium
unsigned, copy 188 (from the total edition of 263), printed by Atelier Lacourière, Paris (aquatints) and Talleres de Jaume Pla, Barcelona (drypoints), published by Gustavo Gili: Ediciones de la Cometa, Barcelona, all contained in original parchment-covered boards with drypoint on the cover and the title in gilt on the spine, within the yellow cloth-covered slipcase.
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Related themes

Aquatint And Drypoint, Bullfighting Theme, Limited Edition Print, Fine Press Publication, Cubist Influence, Artist Book, Twentieth Century Art, Spanish Male Artist, Modern Master, Black and White

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Sebastián In Situ, Richard Caswell, Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro, Saul Beceiro Novo