Pablo Picasso: Au Théâtre: Le Clystère, From Le Cocu Magnifique, 1966-68 Karel Appel Paper Size: 10” x 14

Paper Size: 10” x 14

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He acknowledged these prints with his signature and a playful disclaimer

Pablo Picasso: Au Théâtre: Le Clystère, From Le Cocu Magnifique, 1966-68 Karel Appel Paper Size: 10” x 14Farce and Fantasy: Picassos Bold Illustrations for Crommelyncks Le Cocu Magnifique Le Cocu Magnifique (The Magnificent Cuckold), a tragic satire that addresses themes of jealousy, marked Belgian playwright Fernand Crommelyncks (1885 1970) initial major success in 1921. Crommelynck was also father to Aldo and Piero Crommelynck, Picassos printers. The title alludes to the cuckoo bird, which lays its eggs in other birds nests, metaphorically reflecting