Pablo Picasso and Suzanne Ramié (in the background) at work at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris. Above him is a statue of St-Claude, the patron saint of the potters, whose name was given to his younger son. Vallauris 23.3.1953. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Pablo Picasso and Suzanne Ramié (in the background) at work at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris. Above him is a statue of St-Claude, the patron saint of the potters, whose name was given to his younger son. Vallauris 23.3.1953.

At the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, Pablo Picasso sits at a rustic wooden workbench, focused on painting a ceramic piece on 23 March 1953. His table is covered with brushes, glazes, and various bowls and plates. In the background, Suzanne Ramié is visible at her workstation. Above the artist hangs a statue of St-Claude, the patron saint of potters, after whom Picasso named his younger son. The studio is filled with natural light, highlighting the rough walls and exposed wooden beams.


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Artworks:

  • "Picador et torero", 1953. RamieG:124
  • Abbreviations: see Bibliography


Keywords:

AtWork, BullfightArt, Ceramics, PaintingUtensils

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