PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) La Minotauromachie

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
La Minotauromachie
etching and engraving with scraper
1935
on Montval laid paper
a fine, rich and atmospheric impression of this highly important print
Baer's seventh, final state
published by the artist, Paris
the full sheet, in very good condition
Plate 49,5 x 69,2 cm. (19 1⁄3 x 27 ¼ in.)
Sheet 57 x 77,6 cm. (22 ½ x 30 ½ in.)

Provenance
Estate of the artist.
Marina Picasso (b. 1950), Paris; by descent from the above.
Galerie Jan Krugier & Cie., Geneva; on commission from the above.
Acquired from the above after 1976; then by descent to the present owners.

Literature
G. Bloch, Picasso - Catalogue de l'oeuvre gravé et lithographié 1904-1967, Bern, 1968, p. 286, no. 288, p. 88 (another impression ill.).
B. Baer, Picasso - Peintre-Graveur, Bern, 1986, vol. III, no. 573 B.c.5., p. 24 (another impression ill.).