PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish Painter. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 7 x 5 photograph, the image depicting Picasso seated in a half length pose at a table alongside his muse, Jacqueline Roque. On the table appear a selection of coloured pencils, some removed from their box, and Roque can be seen striking a match to light the cigarette in her mouth. Photograph by Delille. Signed (‘Picasso’) in bold pencil by Picasso to the verso and dated Cannes, 9th May 1957 in his hand. Also signed (‘Jacqueline’) and inscribed by Roque to the verso in pencil. About EX

Jacqueline Roque (1927-1986) French Muse and second wife of Pablo Picasso from 1961-73. The couple met in 1953 and Picasso created over 400 portraits of Roque, more than any of his other loves.