“Picasso: Theatre” — First Edition, 1967, Abrams Publishers

A rare first edition of Picasso: Theatre, published by Abrams in 1967, showcasing the legendary artist’s groundbreaking contributions to stage and costume design. With its bold cover art featuring Picasso’s own ink drawing and vibrant red typography, this volume is as much a collector’s object as it is a scholarly monograph.

The book explores Picasso’s collaboration with major theatrical productions throughout the 20th century—most notably with the Ballets Russes under Sergei Diaghilev. It includes extensive illustrations, sketches, photographs, and essays documenting Picasso’s creative process in scenography and stage design, an often overlooked but profoundly influential aspect of his oeuvre.

Bound in canvas with dramatic graphic detail, this copy is in excellent vintage condition—a collector’s treasure for admirers of modern art, theatre history, or rare design-focused art books.

Details:

• Title: Picasso: Theatre
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, New York
• Year: 1967
• Edition: First edition
• Binding: Illustrated cloth hardcover
• Pages: 148 (approximately)
• Language: English
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light shelf wear to edges, internally clean and unmarked.

Dimensions:

Approx. 11 in. H × 9 in. W × 1.25 in. D

Provenance:

Private collection, North America