Francis Picabia Catalogue Raisonné : Volume I

The first of four volumes in the catalogue raisonné of Francis Picabia (1879-1953)

Picabia is one of the most significant, challenging artists of the 20th century. The works in Volume I range from Picabia's early pieces as an Impressionist in the 1890s to his Cubist and abstract paintings of 1912-14, which constitute landmarks in the history of modern art. This volume allows for new critical and scientific readings of his work and piques interest in his lesser-known pieces.

Along with illustrations of each featured work, the book includes an introduction, chronology, bibliography, list of exhibitions, and indices.

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