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Lump: the Dog Who Ate a Picasso Freely As Well As His Pet Goat Esmerelda Who Was Literally Tied Lump: the Dog Who Ate a Picasso Esmerelda the Sculpture of a Goat FREE LUMP: THE DOG WHO ATE A PICASSO PDF David Douglas Duncan,Paloma Picasso Thevenet | 100 pages | 24 Apr 2006 | Thames & Hudson Ltd | 9780500512951 | English | London, United Kingdom Lump: The Dog who ate a Picasso by David Douglas Duncan | Waterstones The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso unprinted box or plastic bag. See details for additional description. Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso purchase: Yes Condition: New. Skip to main content. About this product. Stock photo. Brand new: Lowest price The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Fourteen of the paintings are reproduced here in full colour, juxtaposed with Duncan's dramatic and intimate black-and-white photographs of Picasso and Lump, bringing full circle the odyssey of a lucky dachshund who found his way to becoming a furry, super-stretched icon of modern art. See all 2 brand new listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Identifiers Brand. Show More Show Less. New New. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Bill o'Reilly's Killing Ser. When Women Pray Hardcover T. Jakes Christian Inspirational No ratings or reviews yet. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. You may also like. Doctor Who Douglas Adams Books. Douglas Preston Books. Who Was Books. This item doesn't belong on this page. Lump: The Dog who ate a Picasso – COPYRIGHT Bookshop JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso turn on Javascript in your browser. A charming, original and uncommonly sensitive portrait of Picasso and his beloved dachshund, Lump. One spring morning inveteran photojournalist David Douglas Duncan paid a visit to his friend and frequent photographic subject Pablo Picasso, at the artist's home near Cannes. Photographer and dog were close companions, but Duncan's nomadic lifestyle and his other dog - a giant jealous Afghan hound who had tormented Lump - made their Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso in Rome difficult. When they arrived at Picasso's Villa La Californie that historic day, Lump decided that he had found paradise on earth, and that he would move in with Picasso, whether the artist welcomed him or not. This is the background for a totally original book that offers an uncommonly sensitive portrait of Picasso. Lump was immortalized in a Picasso portrait painted on a plate the day they met, but that was just the beginning. Today, as a gift from the artist to his hometown as a youth, all of those historic canvases are now the centerpiece exhibition in the Picasso Museum of Barcelona. Format: Hardback. Size: Extent: pp. Illustrations: Publication date: 24 April ISBN: Add to Wish List. A charming, original and uncommonly sensitive portrait of Picasso and his beloved dachshund, Lump See Inside. Previous Turner in his Time. Next David Hockney's Dog Days. Related Topics. Biography Dogs Painting. Further Details. Specifications Format: Hardback Size: About the Author David Douglas Duncan — was a renowned photographer and photojournalist. List of Contributors Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso Picasso Thevenet. You May Also Like. Lump: The Dog who Ate a Picasso - David Douglas Duncan - Google книги Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Paloma Picasso Thevenet. The little-known story of Pablo Picasso and his lovable dog Lump, who is immortalized in many of Picasso's acclaimed works of art. Get A Copy. Hardcover98 pages. Published May 1st by Bulfinch Press first published January 1st More Details Original Title. Other Editions 7. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. This is a love story, and it is graphic, and there is also some sex. Lump, the protagonist, accompanied by Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso caretaker and documentarian David Douglas Duncan, visits Picasso and Jacqueline in their beautiful house, La Californiein Cannes. The documentarian takes photos and photos, all in black and white, with his Leica, This is a love story, Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso it is graphic, and there is also some sex. The documentarian takes photos and photos, all in black and white, with his Leica, and witnesses the growth of love between Lump and Picasso, and also between Lump and Jacqueline. Lump is also a witness to the love between Picasso and Jacqueline. This is in Picasso acted as the mamporrero as we say in Spanish. Lolita arrives in what could be taken as a limousine, and beautifully attired with some lace round her neck ready for her nuptials. As she was also, like Lump, a Dachshund, they were expected to produce pure breeds. But view spoiler [there was no issue hide spoiler ]. In honor to them both, the book closes with this Amigos Foreverwhich they have both remained since P. View all 38 comments. Feb 26, Lane Wilkinson rated it liked it. Yes, Pablo Picasso had a dachshund named Lump. The intimate photography that makes the bulk of this book is as much a testament to the humanity of Picasso as it is to the profound relationship between ourselves and our animal friends. I purchased this adorable picture book from the Picasso Museum of Barcelona after viewing Picasso's 'Las Meninas' paintings. The white silhouette of a dog seemed conspicuously present in this series of 20 or so paintings. Curiosity lead me to David Douglas Duncan's book; in it he shares photographs of his friend Picasso, and the little dachshund who joined the Picasso menagerie at Villa La Californie. A kind- hearted portrait of Picasso and his ever-present pooch is unveiled. Jun 24, Marieke rated it really liked it Shelves:biographyjournalism-opinionnon- fictionart-and-photography. I really enjoyed this, but i held back one star because some of the photographs were not as great as i thought they could have been. For example, there is what could be a really great picture of Lump in a large room with huge windows, but the lighting is such that Lump disappears into a lump Instead, the photograph seems focused on Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso beautiful window behind him. Also, some of the writing was awkward, requiring me to read things twice. That said, Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso is a I really enjoyed this, but i held back one star because some of the photographs were not as great as i thought they could have been. In fact, I think you should do yourself a favor and read Kalliope's review to get a better sense of how lovely this book is. I'm just being too negative today. Feb 14, Joanne rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Dog Lovers! I was given this little book as a birthday gift by a friend who knows me well - I love dogs, dachshunds in particular. This book is a photo essay of the relationship between Picasso and a dachshund called Lump. The dog belonged to an Italian photographer who was always on the roadand one day when he was visiting Picasso in the South of France, Lump, who was with him, decided he preferred Picasso's house and stayed! The photographer took the Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso himself, and they capture Picasso's obvious af I was given this little book as a birthday gift by a friend who knows me well - I love dogs, dachshunds in particular. The photographer took the photos himself, and they capture Picasso's obvious affection for this glorious little creature, and provide you with some insight into the artist's life. All the pictures are captioned and there are bits of text. May 01, susie rated it really liked it. Loved the insider view of Picasso's incredible studio complete with wild pigeons and doves coming and Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso freely as well as his pet goat Esmerelda who was literally tied Lump: The Dog Who Ate a Picasso Esmerelda the sculpture of a goat. Lump was more of a supporting character than a star Lump is the perfect name for a dachshund. Captions were fun and enlightening, this book is so short though! Picasso and Lump died around the same time, which I thought was touching, sad, and sweet. Feb 01, Marjorie rated it liked it. I bought this book in the giftshop at the Art Museum in Houston, I was there for work. I never realized how many paintings, etc feature pets. Since we have a little doxie of our own, how could I not love this photo book about Picasso's own doxie Lump. It was interesting to see how he wound up in so many of Picasso's works. Mar 02, Christy rated it really liked it.
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