Francis Picabia - Seize Dessins -
Portfolio with 16 original drawings, all signed by Francis Picabia, from .Published in by Curial-Archereau “Les presses rapides” Paris.No. 58 (LVIII) of the series of 84 copies (I à LXXXIV) on special paper “Alfa des Papeteries de la Haye”.Foreword “Introduction à la vie des lignes” by Jean van HEECKEREN - Paris, mai The French painter Picabia was one of the most prolific trailblazers of modern art since Impressionism, in the early 20th century. Picabia was a French avant-garde painter, poet and typographist. After experimenting with Impressionism and Pointillism, Picabia became associated with Cubism. His highly abstract planar compositions were colourful and rich in contrasts. He was one of the early major figures of the Dada movement in the United States and in France. He was later briefly associated with Surrealism, but would soon turn his back on the art establishment. Read More