Pablo Picasso, Maurice Thorez and Henri Matarasso at a private viewing of his book illustrations in the Matarasso gallery in Nice. "Pablo Picasso. Un Demi-Siècle de Livres Illustrés". Galerie H. Matarasso. 21.12.1956-31.1.1957. Nice 1956. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Pablo Picasso, Maurice Thorez and Henri Matarasso at a private viewing of his book illustrations in the Matarasso gallery in Nice. "Pablo Picasso. Un Demi-Siècle de Livres Illustrés". Galerie H. Matarasso. 21.12.1956-31.1.1957. Nice 1956.

At the Galerie H. Matarasso in Nice, Pablo Picasso discusses his work with politician Maurice Thorez and gallery owner Henri Matarasso in 1956. During a private viewing of an exhibition of his illustrated books, the artist, wearing a distinctive patterned jacket, holds up a volume for inspection. The men lean in closely, their expressions focused and intensified by the direct lighting, which creates strong highlights and deep shadows.


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