Pablo Picasso working on first version of plate of a woman (Irène Rignault, Madame X), during filming of "Pablo Picasso", directed by Luciano Emmer. Madoura pottery, Vallauris 14.10.1953.

At the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, Pablo Picasso’s hands work on the first version of a ceramic plate depicting Irène Rignault (Madame X). The photograph was taken on 14 October 1953, during the filming of Luciano Emmer's documentary, "Pablo Picasso." One hand delicately incises the platter’s sgraffito-like surface, while the other, adorned with a watch, holds a lit cigarette. The shallow depth of field isolates the meticulous task, capturing an intimate moment of creation amidst the studio's creative clutter.

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Artworks:

"Plat long avec portrait d'une femme" (Irène Rignault, Madame X), 14.10.1953. Similar to Weiss:142 (Sammlung Ludwig)

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Keywords:

AtWork, Ceramics

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