MATTA (Roberto). The Heart Is an Eye. Paris: Jean Hugues Bernard, [1981]. — Small folio, 300 x 209: (10 leaves, last one blank). Loose sheets in the publisher’s purple cloth slipcase, with a heart cut out on the front cover. First edition of this graphic and tactile poem by Roberto MATTA (1911–2002), accompanied by three full-page original engravings signed by the artist. The text is accompanied by its translation into Braille and surmounted by an illustration, all of which were etched in color by Matta. The typographic title, as well as the illustration above it, have also been translated into Braille. Limited edition of 125 copies on Arches vellum paper (No. 52). Copy in perfect condition.
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MATTA (Roberto).
The Heart Is an Eye.
Paris: Jean Hugues Bernard, [1981]. — Small folio, 300 x 209: (10 leaves, last one blank). Loose sheets in the publisher’s purple cloth slipcase, with a heart cut out on the front cover.
First edition of this graphic and tactile poem by Roberto MATTA (1911–2002), accompanied by three full-page original engravings signed by the artist. The text is accompanied by its translation into Braille and surmounted by an illustration, all of which were etched in color by Matta. The typographic title, as well as the illustration above it, have also been translated into Braille.
Limited edition of 125 copies on Arches vellum paper (No. 52).
Copy in perfect condition.
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