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.

Pablo Picasso is captured in profile, deeply engrossed in his work at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris on 14 October 1953. His left hand steadies a large, oval platter while his right hovers over the ceramic, a lit cigarette between his fingers. He is creating the first version of a plate depicting Irène Rignault, known as Madame X. This moment was recorded during the filming of Luciano Emmer’s documentary, "Pablo Picasso."

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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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