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Random House / Maecenas Press, 1970 - (Suite 347) Erotica and More Pablo Picasso – Series 347. 44.5 × 31.8 × 10 An important and impressive edition dedicated to one of the pinnacles of Pablo Picasso’s late work – “Suite 347”, the largest series of prints the artist produced during his lifetime. The two volumes constitute a comprehensive visual documentation of all 347 etchings, etchings and aquatints created by Picasso during an extraordinary period of extraordinary creative activity. Between March 16 and October 5, 1968, when he was 86 years old, Picasso created all 347 works in the series in just seven months in his studio in Mougins, France. This vast body of work is considered one of the most impressive and ambitious achievements of his late period. The series reflects the incredible breadth of Picasso's creative world and includes diverse subjects such as: Classical mythology Spanish bullfights Scenes from the artist's studio Historical and theatrical figures Satirical scenes Works with a distinctly erotic content, characteristic of some of his later work The edition was published in 1970 by Random House / Maecenas Press and is considered one of the most important and sought-after publications on the subject of Picasso's graphic work. The two volumes are kept in an original textural cloth box in a green-black shade, lined on the inside with bright purple velvet fabric – a design detail identified with the edition. On the cover appears Pablo Picasso's signature in gold stamping, next to the number 347, in a design that reproduces the artist's original signature. The set is an important literary and collector's item for Picasso collectors, modern art scholars, and rare art book collectors, and provides a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating and daring chapters in the work of the greatest artist of the 20th century. Publisher: Random House / Maecenas Press, 1970 Contents: Complete documentation of Pablo Picasso's Suite 347 series Structure: Two volumes in large horizontal folio format, in original storage box Condition: Signs of age and minor defects. Minor marks on the covers. The outer storage box with minor wear to the corners and edges, consistent with the age of the edition. Overall good condition for collection. Some age stains on the first two pages of the first and second books. The books are in very good condition inside as noted. A monumental edition documenting one of the most prolific, daring, and fascinating chapters in Pablo Picasso's long career.