{"product_id":"pablo-picasso-eaux-fortes-originales-pour-les-textes-de-buffon-suite-of-twelve-framed-lithographs-1970s","title":"Suite of Twelve Framed Pablo Picasso Buffon Lithographs - 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional suite of twelve framed lithographs after Pablo Picasso’s celebrated illustrations for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the artist’s most admired explorations of the natural world. Presented in striking custom Italian lacquered frames finished in a rich vermilion red and protected beneath premium UV museum glass, the collection transforms these iconic works into a sophisticated contemporary installation while preserving their graphic integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach composition depicts a different animal or insect—from butterflies, dragonflies, birds, reptiles, and amphibians to mammals—rendered with Picasso’s unmistakable economy of line and expressive spontaneity. Executed in bold black lithography, the images distill each subject to its essential character, demonstrating the remarkable confidence and freedom that defined Picasso’s mature graphic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series traces its origins to Picasso’s celebrated illustrations created in the late 1930s and published in conjunction with texts by the renowned eighteenth-century French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Rather than producing scientific illustrations, Picasso reimagined Buffon’s animals through his own highly personal visual language, balancing observation with imagination. The resulting images remain among the artist’s most beloved graphic works, celebrated for their wit, expressive energy, and timeless modernity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular suite originates from a high-quality French facsimile edition produced by Edito-Service S.A., Geneva, and printed in France with the authorization of Martin Fabiani, Picasso’s historic Parisian publisher. The edition faithfully reproduces the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portfolio while making these iconic compositions accessible in a beautifully printed format. The volume from which these lithographs were sourced was issued in the late 20th century (circa 1970s) as a limited facsimile edition of 226 numbered examples, faithfully reproducing the celebrated original portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed, each work is housed within custom lacquered red frames that provide a striking architectural presentation. UV museum glass minimizes reflections while offering superior protection against ultraviolet light, preserving the clarity of the prints and reducing the risk of fading over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether installed as a complete salon arrangement or displayed individually throughout an interior, this suite offers an engaging dialogue between Picasso’s playful vision and contemporary presentation. Equally suited to traditional, modern, or eclectic interiors, the collection embodies the enduring appeal of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artistic voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (each framed):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 in. W × 14 in. H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall presentation. The lithographs are newly housed in custom Italian lacquered frames beneath premium UV museum glass. Minor characteristics consistent with the printing process and the original publication. Ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176037929146,"sku":null,"price":4450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/IMG_6537.jpg?v=1784851824","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/pablo-picasso-eaux-fortes-originales-pour-les-textes-de-buffon-suite-of-twelve-framed-lithographs-1970s","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}