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More than a Muse: Picasso’s Great Love Affair

8 December | New York

In this episode of Expert Voices, Brooke Lampley describes Pablo Picasso’s remarkable love affair with Jacqueline Roque. A classically beautiful portrayal, Picasso married Rocque in 1961 – leading her to be an omnipresent constant in his life. Buste de femme assise is a highlight of the upcoming Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (8 December 2020, New York).

Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art | An Evening Sale

8 December 2020 | 6:00 PM EST | New York

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