Bidspirit auction | FRANCOISE GILOT MANNER PORTRAIT PENCIL

FRANCOISE GILOT MANNER PORTRAIT PENCIL PAINTING - A pencil painting on paper depicting a portrait of a young woman in the manner of Francoise Gilot, American, French, 1921 to 2023. Signed, F. Gilot, lower right. Francoise Gilot is a French painter of the Post World War II School. Gilot was an accomplished artist, notably in watercolors and ceramics, and a bestselling memoirist of the book Life with Picasso. At the age of 21 she met Pablo Picasso, and the two embarked on a ten year relationship. Gilot is considered by some to have been his muse, and though her work during this time was influenced by Picassos Cubism, her paintings are characterized by a preference for organic forms over Picassos use of sharp angles. Modernist European Fine Art, Female Portrait Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions 13 x 9 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.