Francoise Gilot (born 1921) "Sand Roses" lithograph. Numbered 5/100 and signed in lower margin. Image size: 14.5 x 19 inches. From 1946 to 1953 she worked with Picasso, learning, teaching and sharing the wealth of his tremendous talent. During this time she also worked with Henri Matisse, developing a strong friendship with the elderly painter. She lived with Picasso and bore him two children.Gilot has illustrated four books of her poems. She has acted as a visiting professor of the Department of Painting, Drawing and Etching at the University of California at Idyllwild. She maintains a studio in New York City where she applies paint to canvas daily.