Picasso: Seven Decades of Drawing

Seven Decades of Drawing is a book that showcases Pablo Picasso's prolific career as a draftsman, featuring over 40 examples from private collections spanning nearly 70 years. The drawings include charcoal, crayon, colored pencil, collage, papiers colles, graphite, gouache, ink, pastel, and watercolor, providing insight into the evolution of his iconic paintings and showcasing his mastery of line, form, and medium.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Picasso: Seven Decades of Drawing is a comprehensive exploration of Pablo Picasso's remarkable career as a draftsman, featuring over 40 examples on loan from private collections spanning nearly 70 years. The book showcases a diverse range of drawings in various media, including charcoal, crayon, colored pencil, collage, papiers colles, graphite, gouache, ink, pastel, and watercolor. Some of the drawings on loan are rarely exhibited, offering unique insights into the evolution of Picasso's iconic paintings, such as Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica. Additionally, many of the drawings stand as virtuoso, independent works, showcasing Picasso's mastery of line, form, and medium. The book ultimately delves into the profound role that drawing plays as the essential thread connecting all of Picasso's artistic endeavors.

Weight: 1902g
Dimension: 253 x 314 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847871803