Pablo Picasso at La Californie, Cannes 1959.

In his studio at the villa La Californie, Cannes, in 1959, Pablo Picasso looks directly at the camera with a serious, penetrating gaze. Seated and holding a small bowl, his face is partially illuminated by a strong side light that casts the other half in deep shadow. He is surrounded by his creations: to his left stands a prominent sculpture of a pregnant woman, while to his right an easel holds a dark canvas bearing the white outline of a stylized, cubist face. The photograph offers an intimate glimpse into the artist's personal and creative space.

Artworks:

"La femme enceinte, 2ème état", Spies:350.I
"Femme couchée et guitariste", 1959. Bloch.I:918
"Intérieur avec chaise longue bleu I" or "Interieur rouge avec un transatlantique bleu", 1958. Westheider:36 (print see Christie's New York, 2.11.2004)
On the shelf "La grue", 1952-1954. Spies:461.II; MPParis:343

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Music, PicassoPortrait, Sculptures

Filename:

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