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Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot with the sculpture "Tête de femme", 1951. Le Fournas, Vallauris 1953. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot with the sculpture "Tête de femme", 1951. Le Fournas, Vallauris 1953.

In his rustic studio at Le Fournas in Vallauris, Pablo Picasso—seen from behind in a dark beret and heavy coat—observes his sculpture "Tête de femme" (1951). Beside the plaster bust stands Françoise Gilot, wearing a plaid coat, her gaze fixed upon the artist. The photograph, taken in 1953, captures a contemplative moment focused on the quiet interaction between the artist, his model, and their creation.

Artworks:

  • "Tête de femme", 1951, Spies:412
  • "Visage", 1950, MPParis:3708

    • Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

AtWork, Hats, Sculptures

Filename:

pic530158.jpg

Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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