About This Artwork

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)
written by Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799-1850)
published by Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867-1939)
engraved by Aubert (French, 20th century)
preface by: Albert Besnard (French, 1849-1934)

Le Chef d'oeuvre inconnu, published 1931

Text pages and volume cover
Gift of the Print and Drawing Club, 1946.440.13

© Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York