This beautifully designed book is filled with illustrations and photographs of the many animals in Picasso`s life--those he painted and drew, as well as those he loved. One of the few under-examined aspects of Picasso`s life and work was his love of animals. The son of a pigeon breeder and an aficionado of bullfighting, Picasso had an eye trained for capturing an animal`s movement, shape, and personality--often with just a single line. Organized around the different types of animals that played a role in the artist`s life and body of work--from his beloved dachshund, Lump, to dogs, cats, and doves, among others--each chapter offers personal accounts, amusing anecdotes, and wondrous works of art. The perfect gift for lovers of animals or Picasso`s art, this exquisite treasury of expertly rendered creatures is filled with humor, warmth, and the tremendous bonds between man and animal.