A Toute Épreuve
Joan Miró
Spanish, 1893–1983
Suites issued on chine; this copy also includes the original publisher's announcement, loosely inserted. Folio; 55 unnumbered leaves, 27 folded sheets, 1 inserted single sheet. Illustrated with 80 color woodcuts by Miró - four conceived as double-page spreads including that for the cover. Loose as issued in original publisher's cream printed wrappers with Miró's woodcut, separate wrapper for the suite, parchment-backed wooden board chemise with gilt title to spine and matching slipcase. Edition of 130 on Arches; one of 20 copies with a separate suite of the woodcuts hors-texte on chine and an additional woodcut-printed in black only, with gouache heightening by Miró
Gift of Helen and Sam Zell