[Picasso, Pablo. (1881–1973)] Villers, André. (1930–2016). Original Photograph . Large original double portrait photograph of Picasso with the French director, Henri-Georges Clouzot. 40 x 30 cm (15.8 x 12 in). Silver gelatin print, 1955. With the photographer's "Photo André Villers (Mention Obligatoire)" wetstamp on the verso, titled in pencil "Picasso and Henri Georges Clouzot at Vallauris" on the verso. In very good condition, with tears and chipping to the trimmed edges, reinforced with perimeter tape on the reverse.
One of a series of famous photographs taken by André Villers, a friend and confidant of Picasso. In 1955, Clouzot filmed Picasso as he painted 20 artworks, ranging from quick sketches to widescreen color oil paintings, captured using time lapse photography. In 1984, the French government declared "The Mystery of Picasso" a National Treasure.
[Picasso, Pablo. (1881–1973)] Villers, André. (1930–2016). Original Photograph . Large original double portrait photograph of Picasso with the French director, Henri-Georges Clouzot. 40 x 30 cm (15.8 x 12 in). Silver gelatin print, 1955. With the photographer's "Photo André Villers (Mention Obligatoire)" wetstamp on the verso, titled in pencil "Picasso and Henri Georges Clouzot at Vallauris" on the verso. In very good condition, with tears and chipping to the trimmed edges, reinforced with perimeter tape on the reverse.
One of a series of famous photographs taken by André Villers, a friend and confidant of Picasso. In 1955, Clouzot filmed Picasso as he painted 20 artworks, ranging from quick sketches to widescreen color oil paintings, captured using time lapse photography. In 1984, the French government declared "The Mystery of Picasso" a National Treasure.