Picasso – The Self Portraits

Picasso – The Self Portraits: A Groundbreaking Study of the Artist’s Self-Representation

For the first time, Picasso – The Self Portraits presents a comprehensive study of Pablo Picasso’s self-portraits, many of which have remained unpublished until now. Art historian Pascal Bonafoux, encouraged by Picasso’s widow Jacqueline, spent over forty years researching the artist’s self-depictions, tracing his evolution through 170 drawings, paintings, and photographs.

This meticulously curated collection spans Picasso’s entire career, from his first attributed self-portrait at the age of thirteen in 1894 to his final, introspective self-portrait in 1972, a year before his death. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into Picasso’s identity over time—showcasing him as a student, a young bohemian in Paris, a harlequin, a lover, a husband, a father, and, ultimately, an aging master confronting his mortality.

Lavishly illustrated and deeply insightful, Picasso – The Self Portraits is an essential book for art lovers, historians, and anyone interested in the personal and artistic journey of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Key Features:

• Author: Pascal Bonafoux
• Pages: 224
• Cover: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780500025833
• Dimensions: 20 x 2.5 x 26 cm
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Color: Beige / White

A must-have for Picasso enthusiasts, this book brings together a lifetime of self-exploration through art, unveiling the intimate world of an artist who continuously redefined his own image.