Description
This drawing presents six studies for Picasso’s monumental sculpture in Richard J. Daley Plaza in Chicago, unveiled in 1967. Although Picasso claimed the sculpture was inspired by his dog, an Afghan hound, others have suggested it is reminiscent of his model Sylvette David (born 1934).
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris [label on mat]. Sold by the Allan Frumkin Gallery, Chicago, to the Art Institute, 1967.
Accession Number
28024
Medium
Graphite on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
41.9 × 27 cm (16 1/2 × 10 11/16 in.)
Classification
graphite
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by William E. Hartmann
