Dix Portraits

Gertrude Stein's Dix Portraits is an exceptional artists' book that combines her unique literary style with original lithographs by Pablo Picasso and other artists in her circle. The book explores written and visual portraiture, conveying the deep human engagement between an artist and her subject. With a new introduction by Lynne Tillman, Dix Portraits showcases Stein's legacy as a champion of artists and a pioneer of creativity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 60 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: David Zwirner

Originally published in 1930 in an edition of 100 copies, Gertrude Stein's Dix Portraits is a remarkable artist's book that combines her unique literary style with original lithographs by Pablo Picasso and other artists in Stein's circle. Written between 1913 and 1929, which were revolutionary years in art history, Dix Portraits explores the profound human connection between an artist and her subject. The artist's book brings together Stein's ten portraits in prose with sketches by five artists: Pablo Picasso, Christian Bérard, Eugene Berman, Pavel Tchelitchew, and Kristians Tonny. By utilizing the interplay between word and image, Stein's writing and the artists' images provide nuance and depth, balancing humor and sincerity.

With a new introduction by Lynne Tillman, Dix Portraits is an unforgettable artistic collaboration. The subjects represented include Pablo Picasso, Guillaume Apollinaire, Erik Satie, Pavel Tchelitchew, Virgil Thomson, Christian Bérard, Bernard Faÿ, Kristians Tonny, Georges Hugnet, and Eugene Berman. Originally printed in an edition of 100 copies with the lithography, and now widely accessible for the first time, Dix Portraits captures Stein's legacy as a champion of artists and a pioneer of creativity.

Weight: 60g
Dimension: 178 x 108 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644230541