Picasso. La Collection Secrète
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Cultural Habits
Barcelona, Spain
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An opulent volume uncovering Picasso’s “secret” collection, this 1996 publication offers a deep dive into lesser-known works and personal treasures of the 20th century’s most iconic artist. With essays by Gaston Diehl, Roger Passeron, Osvaldo Patani, and Pierre Restany, La Collection Secrète provides multiple perspectives on Picasso’s creative universe. Printed in French by Somogy Éditions d’Art, the book is as much an art object as it is scholarly: a large format (35 × 25 cm) tome of 192 pages on fine laid paper, richly illustrated with high-quality reproductions. It comes housed in a half-cloth slipcase (étui demi-toile) that underscores its deluxe presentation. The tone throughout is calm and reflective, with light philosophical notes on collecting and legacy. For the connoisseur, this volume reveals a more intimate Picasso – through sketches, studies, and artifacts that rarely surface – making it a unique treasure in any Picasso library. Creator: Pablo Picasso (artist, subject); Gaston Diehl, Roger Passeron, Osvaldo Patani, Pierre Restany (contributors/editors)
Dimensions: 35 × 25 × 3.5 cm
Materials and Techniques: Hardcover with demi-toile (half-cloth) slipcase; 192 pages on high-quality rag paper
Place of Origin: Paris, France (Somogy Éditions d’Art; printed in Italy)
Date of Manufacture: 1996
Condition: Interior pages pristine; dust jacket has slight soil and handling marks.
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