about Sylvette de Profil Gauche (Sylvette David)

Rendered in profile, Pablo Picasso's portrait of the young Sylvette David is an example of the artist's ability to capture youth and vibrancy even in black-and-white portraits.

A young adult at the time of its creation, Sylvette David can be seen in many photographs with Picasso in front of the works he painted of her. Estate of Picasso, (Marina Picasso) pencil signature and embossed blindstamp lower right. Ink stamp verso 'Approved by the heirs of Pablo Picasso'.