By Jonathan Shih
In the spring of 1954, Pablo Picasso met Sylvette David in Vallauris, France. Captivated by her sharp profile and serene grace, she created over 40 works inspired by her. Photographs from this period, including those of François Pages and Willy Rizzo, document their collaboration and Picasso's creative process.
Her Portrait of Sylvette David, an oil on canvas (130.7 x 97.2 cm), was donated by Mary and Leigh Block and is exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago. Years later, Sylvette became an artist under the name of Lydia Corbett. Their brief but influential connection remains a celebrated chapter in art history.
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