Metamorphosis was key not only in Pablo Picasso's work but also in his private life. He had a fantastic range of hats, caps, and other headgear from all over the world and liked to use them whenever he met a visitor for the first time. Mas Notre-Dame-de-Vie, Mougins 30.12.1969.
In a moment of playful spontaneity, Pablo Picasso gestures enthusiastically while wearing a comical nose-and-glasses disguise, a soft cap, and a red ascot, a cigar clenched in his mouth. This penchant for metamorphosis was key to his private life as well as his art; Picasso often used his vast collection of headgear to greet visitors for the first time. Mas Notre-Dame-de-Vie, Mougins, 30 December 1969.
Artworks:
- "Figure", 1928. Spies:69; MPParis:265
Abbreviations: see Bibliography
Keywords:
FunnyPicture, Hats, Sculptures
Filename:
pic690177.jpg
Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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