Picasso with the goat Esmeralda at Christmas 1956. She was a Christmas present from Jacqueline. La Californie, Cannes 1956.
At his villa La Californie in Cannes, Pablo Picasso is seated cross-legged on a wooden floor, gently cradling the small goat Esmeralda. A Christmas gift from Jacqueline in 1956, the animal rests peacefully in his lap. The artist, wearing a plaid shirt, looks down with a tender, contemplative expression amidst the clutter of his studio. In the background, an ornate mirror reflects a brighter area of the room, while several canvases are propped to the right, creating a strong contrast that highlights the quiet affection of the moment.
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