Picasso at Rockefeller Center

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The Artist and His Models

The William Bennett Gallery is thrilled to embark on a creative journey with the brilliant stylist Patrick Melville. Located on Greene Street in the heart of SoHo, The William Bennett Gallery has been a top destination for seasoned fine art collectors and first time buyers alike. Works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall and Joan Miro grace the walls of this historic building. These masterworks, culled from rare collections around the world, will also be showcased at the prestigious studio of Patrick Melville in Rockefeller Center.

“This opportunity blends the genius and talent of Picasso and Melville, both masterful artists and sculptors in their own right. The exhibition offers an atmosphere of unparalleled visual pleasure.”

See Picasso at Rockefeller Center

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Sable Mouvant (1966)
Published by Louis Broder, Picasso illustrated these etching and aquatints as homage to the fascinating poem by Pierre Reverdy. Sable Mouvant (quicksand) is set in the desert and relates to a number of psychological struggles and hallucinations. The works by Picasso elegantly depict Reverdy’s intentions and remove the viewer from reality to expose the inner turmoil of a helpless man and his surroundings. Examples of this suite can be found in the Picasso Museum, Barcelona.

Le Cocu Magnifique (1966)
Le Cocu Magnifique (The Splendid Cuckold) is an illustration of the 1921 play by Belgian playwright and friend of Picasso, Fernand Crommelynck. The title refers to the cuckoo bird female who commonly lays her eggs in other nests and the play revolves around the tribulations of love and adultery. These works divulge in Picasso’s use of erotic sequences; making use of his dramatic line and mastery of aquatint. Consistent with many works in his later years, we often see reflections of an autobiographical quality within the suite.