Pablo Picasso at La Californie, Cannes 1959.

Pablo Picasso is captured in his studio at the villa La Californie in Cannes, 1959. Seen from a three-quarter back view, the shirtless artist is absorbed in his work, his figure highlighted by cool light from a window. The room is filled with creative clutter: line drawings are propped against a sculpted bust, while easels, lamps, and tables covered in supplies fill the background. The photograph offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s private, creative space.

Artworks:

Linoblock for "La Pique", 1959. Bloch.I:911; Geiser/Baer:1228
"Picador et cheval (Picador debout avec son cheval)", 1959. Bloch.I:912; Geiser/Baer:1237
"Tête de femme (Dora Maar)", 1941. Spies:197.II;
"Oiseau", 1947. Picasso, Unique Ceramics, Hammer Galleries, New York, 1999, p.11

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

BullfightArt, Sculptures

Filename:

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