The product is a limited edition book titled “ARAGON PICASSO Shakespeare 1965 Cercle D’Art Oversized” which contains 12 lithographs by the illustrator Pablo Picasso. Published by Cercle D’Art in Paris, France in 1965, the book focuses on the subject of fine art. It is a special collector’s edition numbered 1169/2000. The book contains the reproductions of a series of drawings made by Picasso in 1964, on the occasion of the fourth centenary of William Shakespeare’s birth. Written in French, this original book captures the essence of Picasso’s artistic vision and creativity, making it a valuable addition to any art enthusiast’s library. Oversized volume, largest dimension about 19. The book contains 12 lithograph prints, in the center section of the book that closes with a ribbon tie. There is some information and newspaper clippings attached to the front of the book, the paperclip has left a bit of a residue. The dust jacket is plain paper with handwriting on the top right edge, and looks like it could be an early replacement. The cover of the book itself is not as bright as some of the other examples we have seen. There is a trace of damage to the bottom edge of the spine. Subject to those notes, pre-owned in very good condition. Item Location: Book Room, Outer Shelf, Upper Oversized Storage. During his artistic career, which lasted more than 75 years, he created thousands of works using all kinds of mediums. He changed art more profoundly than any other artist of his time. First famous for pioneering cubism, Picasso continued to develop his art with a pace and vitality comparable to the accelerated technological and cultural changes of the twentieth century. Each change embodied a radical idea, and might be said that Picasso lived several artistic lifetimes.
