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.
Deep in concentration, Pablo Picasso is seen in profile decorating a ceramic plate at the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris. The piece is the first version of a portrait of Irène Rignault, known as Madame X. The artist’s cluttered workbench, with its palettes and brushes, is illuminated by a hanging lamp and light from a nearby window. This scene of quiet focus was captured on 14 October 1953, during the filming of Luciano Emmer’s documentary, "Pablo Picasso".
Artworks:
- "Plat long avec portrait d'une femme" (Irène Rignault, Madame X), 14.10.1953. Similar to Weiss:142 (Sammlung Ludwig)
Abbreviations: see Bibliography
Keywords:
AtWork, Ceramics, PaintingUtensils
Filename:
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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