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Pablo Picasso and Jacqueline. "Le mystère Picasso". Nice, Studios de la Victorine 1955. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Pablo Picasso and Jacqueline. "Le mystère Picasso". Nice, Studios de la Victorine 1955.

During the filming of "Le mystère Picasso" at the Studios de la Victorine in Nice, 1955, Pablo Picasso and Jacqueline are captured in a behind-the-scenes moment. Seen from behind, they observe the set, where large stage lights on tripods illuminate a freestanding wall displaying two of Picasso’s abstract artworks. The surrounding studio is filled with theatrical flats and equipment, with dramatic lighting casting deep shadows across the wooden floor.

Artworks:

  • "Tête de faune", 1955. Zervos.XVI:394
  • "Tête de faune jouant à la diaule", 1955. Zervos.XV:399

    • Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

FilmSet, MysterePicasso

Filename:

pic550253.jpg

Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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