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Painter Working Observed by Nude Model, plate eight from Le Chef d'oeuvre inconnu

A work made of etching on copper in black on ivory wove paper.
© 2018 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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  • A work made of etching on copper in black on ivory wove paper.

Date:

1927–28, printed and published 1931

Artist:

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)
written by Honoré de Balzac (French, 1799-1850)
printed by Louis Fort (French, 19th-20th century)
published by Ambroise Vollard (French, 1867-1939)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Pablo Picasso

Title

Painter Working Observed by Nude Model, plate eight from Le Chef d'oeuvre inconnu

Origin

Spain

Date

Made 1927–1928

Medium

Etching on copper in black on ivory wove paper

Dimensions

192 × 277 mm (image/plate); 247 × 320 mm (sheet)

Credit Line

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

Reference Number

1946.440.8

Copyright

© 2018 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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