La Californie, Cannes 1958.

Two large canvases in a distinct cubist style dominate the foreground of this artist’s studio at the villa La Californie in Cannes, 1958. One depicts two fragmented female nudes, while the other shows a seated figure with a split-profile face. The background is a rich array of works and materials: more paintings, a tall assembled sculpture, a wooden easel, and a birdcage. A primitive-style mask hangs on the paneled wall of the airy, light-filled room, revealing a creative space dense with activity.

Artworks:

"La femme enceinte,1er état", 1950. Spies:349.I
"Femmes à la toilette", 1956. MPParis:210; Zervos.XVII:54
"Jacqueline assise", 1954. MPMalaga:1.9.A; Zervos.XVI:328
"La plongeuse", 1956. Spies:503
"L'homme-fontaine", 1956. Spies:505;
Face mask. Fang, Gabon, 19th century, Stepan:68
Behind "Femmes à la toilette": "L'atelier de La Californie" or "Rocking chair à La Californie", "L'atelier", "Fauteuil à La Californie", 1956. Zervos.XVII:101

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

BirdCage, RockingChair, Sculptures, TribalArt

Filename:

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