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Authorization by Pablo Picasso for Edward Quinn for the book "Pablo Picasso at Work" / "Pablo Picasso - Werke und Tage"/. Cannes le 13.9. 61 - Photo by Edward Quinn

Authorization by Pablo Picasso for Edward Quinn for the book "Pablo Picasso at Work" / "Pablo Picasso - Werke und Tage"/. Cannes le 13.9. 61

Pablo Picasso's official authorization for Edward Quinn's book, "Pablo Picasso at Work," dated Cannes, 13 September 1961. The typed French text, "Je donne mon autorisation pour la publication de ce livre par Edward Quinn," is followed by the artist's prominent signature in dark blue ink. Extending from the signature is a long, elaborate doodle that zig-zags down the page, culminating in a small, dark, arrow-like object affixed to the paper with clear tape.

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  • Authorization by Picasso for Edward Quinn for the book "Picasso at Work" / "Picasso - Werke und Tage"/. Cannes le 13.9. 61

    • Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Books, Signature

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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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