Pablo Picasso working on 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.

Deep in concentration, Pablo Picasso works on the first version of a ceramic plate depicting Irène Rignault (Madame X). Photographed at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris on 14 October 1953, this moment was captured during the filming of Luciano Emmer’s documentary "Pablo Picasso." Seated at a rustic workbench, Picasso leans forward, incising the stylized face onto the dark oval platter. A single bare bulb hangs overhead, casting a focused glow on his hands and the emerging piece, illuminated also by soft light from a nearby window.

Artworks:

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

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

AtWork, Ceramics, PaintingUtensils

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