Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Painter picking up his brush, with a turbaned model (H. de Balzac, Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu, pl. VII). 1927-1930. Etching. 276 x 192. Bloch 88; Geiser-Baer 129 II B a. Very fine proof on "arches" watermarked ivory vellum, annotated "Bon à tirer" and signed in brush and sepia ink. Minimal traces of oxidation and handling creases at edges. Full margins [375 x 279]. Final edition of 135 proofs. A. Vollard éditeur. Stamp H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031). Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).