Life of Picasso The Early Years, 1881-1906

John Richardson draws on his close friendship with Picasso & unprecedented access to the Picasso archives to shape a monumental, enthralling account of the artist's life & work. This volume explores Picasso's Spanish roots, his intensely Andalusian nature, & his passion for Barcelona, where he became a hero of the Catalan modernista movement before moving to France in 1904. Richardson's chronicle of Picasso's early years in Paris, which encompassed the Blue & Rose periods, includes revealing accounts of the artist's complex relationships with Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, & Gertrude Stein. More than 900 illustrations provide a running commentary on every page.Richardson, John is the author of 'Life of Picasso The Early Years, 1881-1906' with ISBN 9780756760861 and ISBN 0756760860.