Pablo Picasso, Facsimile Edition of *Guernica*

PABLO PICASSO (Málaga, 1881 – Mougins, 1973).
“Guernica.”
Incomplete portfolio. Copy 1880/1937.
Facsimile edition.
22 reproductions.
Measurements: 63 x 41.5 x 8 cm.

A facsimile edition that originally (now incomplete) brought together the 42 preparatory studies on paper created by Pablo Picasso for *Guernica*, one of the most important documentary collections for understanding the creative process behind this 20th-century masterpiece. Published in 1990 by Philippe Lebaud under the supervision of Marie-Laure Bernadac, curator of the Musée Picasso in Paris, the edition reproduces with extraordinary fidelity the original drawings preserved at the Museo del Prado (Casón del Buen Retiro), allowing readers to follow step by step the evolution of the composition from the earliest sketches to the final version of the famous canvas.

The publication, presented in an elegant slipcase, includes facsimile reproductions of the original drawings and a critical study that analyzes the iconographic and compositional development of *Guernica*, offering a unique insight into Picasso’s working method. Each plate faithfully reproduces the size, color, and annotations of the originals, making this edition one of the most comprehensive publications dedicated to the work’s creative process.

Considered the great universal symbol against war and violence, *Guernica* occupies a central place in the history of contemporary art. This meticulously crafted edition provides access to the exceptional collection of preparatory studies created by Picasso, which are essential for understanding the evolution of one of the most influential images of the 20th century. Due to its limited print run, the quality of its reproductions, and the scholarly endorsement of the Musée Picasso, this volume is of great interest both to collectors of art literature and to admirers of the work of the master from Málaga.