'Picasso Regardant Nusch': Portrait of Picasso
Hugo, Valentine
(Paris). 1936
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A portrait of Pablo Picasso in 1936 by Valentine Hugo.
The drawing in black ink, executed in curlicues to depict Picasso in profile, is signed and inscribed in black ink at lower right: 'Picasso regardant Nusch / au cafe de Flore / le 3 Juin 1936 / Valentine Hugo.'
Picasso, as was the case with many other artist and photographers, depicted Nusch Eluard many times. The closeness of their relationship prompted speculation that the two were involved romantically, with Paul Eluard, who loved them both, suggested in the rôle of Cupid. The present drawing shows the left profile of Picasso as he regards Nusch; Picasso's gaze appears appreciative - Nusch ELuard was very beautiful - albeit predatory.
The drawing in black ink, executed in curlicues to depict Picasso in profile, is signed and inscribed in black ink at lower right: 'Picasso regardant Nusch / au cafe de Flore / le 3 Juin 1936 / Valentine Hugo.'
Picasso, as was the case with many other artist and photographers, depicted Nusch Eluard many times. The closeness of their relationship prompted speculation that the two were involved romantically, with Paul Eluard, who loved them both, suggested in the rôle of Cupid. The present drawing shows the left profile of Picasso as he regards Nusch; Picasso's gaze appears appreciative - Nusch ELuard was very beautiful - albeit predatory.
(214 x 290 mm). Drawing in ink on yellow chine with gold leaf speckling, signed and inscribed at lower right.
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