© Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Albert Gleizes / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of André Derain / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Fernand Léger / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Francis Picabia / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Georges Braque / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Jacques Villon / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Jean Metzinger / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Estate of Marie Laurencin / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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Du cubisme by Albert Gleizes and Jean Metzinger (Paris: Compagnie Française des Arts Graphiques, 31 July 1947).
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The text of Du cubisme was, when first published in 1912 (without this illustration), the first theoretical investigation of the Cubist movement. Early editions included art reproductions, but this deluxe edition combines text with original prints by such Cubist leaders as Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Albert Gleizes, Jean Metzinger, and Francis Picabia.
- Afters
- Georges Braque (1882-1963), André Derain (French, 1880 - 1954), Fernand Léger (1881-1955), Juan Gris (1887-1927)
- Artists
- Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), Marie Laurencin (1885-1956), Francis Picabia (1879-1953), Jacques Villon (French,1875-1963), Marcel Duchamp (1877-1968), Various Artists
- Authors
- Jean Metzinger (1883-1956), Albert Gleizes (1881-1953)
- Printer
- R. Girard et Cie (French)
- Publisher
- Compagnie Française des Arts Graphiques (French)
- Title
- Du cubisme by Albert Gleizes and Jean Metzinger (Paris: Compagnie Française des Arts Graphiques, 31 July 1947).
- Date
- 1947
- Object Type
- Artist's Book
- Medium
- 11 images (7 by the credited artist, 4 afters): Picasso (etching); Villon, after Derain (etching and engraving); after Braque (aquatint); Metzinger (drypoint); Laurencin (aquatint); Gleizes (drypoint); after Leger (aquatint); Metzinger, after Gris (etching and drypoint); Picabia (drypoint); Villon (etching); Villon, after Duchamp (etching); all on Lana pure rag paper; Loose as issued in wrappers with lettering on front; chemsie covered in imitation Auvergne, with printed spine label; matching slipcase
- Dimensions
- 10 1/16 x 8 1/4 x 7/8 in. (25.5 x 20.9 x 2.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Reva and David Logan Foundation
- Accession Number
- 1999.165.42.1-11
