Balthus (1908-2001) Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

Balthus (1908-2001)
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)
Mitsou. Quarante images par Baltusz Erlenbach, Zurich
Leipzig: Rotapfel-Verlag, 1921
Octavo (24.8 × 18.8 cm), illustrated cover.
First edition with preface by Rainer Maria Rilke.
Illustration: 40 full-page black woodcuts
From a small numbered edition

First book illustrated by 12 years old Balthus

Rainer Maria Rilke was the first to discover and encourage Balthus' talent