BRASSAÏ Transmutations. In-folio (38,3 x 28,5 cm), in ff. box. Portfolio of 12 laminated photographic prints by Brassaï, based on his gelatino-silver bromide negatives, engraved by him. Inspired by Picasso's cliché-verre technique, Brassaï engraved his own negatives, transforming his photographs into veritable engravings. Limited edition of 110 numbered copies on Arches vellum paper, signed by the artist; one of only 100 available (no. 16). "The engravings in this album date from 1934-35. What impulse did I obey, what temptation did I succumb to by taking a few glass plates and engraving them" (Brassaï). A very fine copy.