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Mark Shaw
Picasso and Skull with Bettina wearing McCardell, Vertical, 1955

2018

$1,500
£1,132.74
€1,296.88
CA$2,118.39
A$2,312.78
CHF 1,212.49
MX$28,089.57
NOK 15,142.08
SEK 14,298.16
DKK 9,679.85

About the Item

Picasso with Bettina and Skull, Vertical, 1955 -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his fashion debut by clowning around with a skull. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life. All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Picasso and Bettina. Picasso is sitting on a bench. He is wearing brown shorts and a blue button-up shirt. He rests his arm and hand on his knees. He looks away from the camera to the right. By his feet, there is a grey skull. Next to him, is Bettina. She is wearing orange pants and an orange blouse with blue flowers. She has one hand on her hip and the other hand pointing at her lip. They are at Picasso's Villa. The walls are white with white molding. There is a large mirror and a large window. Behind them, there are some of Picasso's paintings.
  • Creator:
    Mark Shaw (1922 - 1969, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2018
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). Edition of 30.Price: $1,500
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 485, art_picasso_mdl_skull_vert1stDibs: LU3523985921

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