Pablo Picasso and Luciano Emmer with first version of plate of a woman (Irène Rignault, Madame X), during filming of "Pablo Picasso", directed by Luciano Emmer. Madoura pottery, Vallauris 14.10.1953.

Filmmaker Luciano Emmer holds a ceramic plate for Pablo Picasso’s inspection at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris. The artist touches the surface of the oval dish, the first version of his portrait of Irène Rignault (“Madame X”). The moment was captured during the filming of Emmer’s documentary, "Pablo Picasso," on 14 October 1953, a date also visible at the top of the artwork.

Artworks:

"Plat long avec portrait d'une femme" (Irène Rignault, Madame X), 14.10.1953. Similar to Weiss:142 (Sammlung Ludwig)

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Ceramics

Filename:

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