Pablo Picasso holding a small erotic bronze, Priapus, inspired by some primitive sculptures that had always interested and intrigued him. Mas Notre-Dame-de-Vie, Mougins 1969.

Pablo Picasso, wearing a bright blue knit cardigan over a mustard-yellow turtleneck, directs his focused gaze at a small bronze resting in the palm of his hand. The work is 'Priapus,' an erotic sculpture inspired by the primitive art that had always intrigued him. The photograph was taken at his home, Mas Notre-Dame-de-Vie in Mougins, 1969.

Artworks:

"Priapus" or "Priape", 1952. Spies:458.II

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Sculptures

Filename:

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