Pablo Picasso with female body mask Nevimbumbao Vanuatu, a present received from Matisse. La Californie, Cannes 1957.
In his cluttered studio at the Villa La Californie, Cannes, in 1957, Pablo Picasso stands with arms crossed, gazing at the camera. He wears a light-colored sweater and dark, patterned trousers. Seated in a wooden chair beside him is a Nevimbumbao female body mask from Vanuatu, a gift from fellow artist Henri Matisse. The paint-splattered floor and scattered canvases offer an intimate glimpse into the artist's creative environment.
Artworks:
- "Tête de femme", MPParis:3716
- Female body mask Nevimbumbao Vanuatu, a present received from Matisse. Stepan:6
Abbreviations: see Bibliography
Keywords:
Ceramics, Masks, Sculptures, TribalArt
Filename:
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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