In the cultural scene of 20th century Paris, two figures stand out with a brilliance of their own: Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein. The former, recognized as a revolutionary visual artist, and the latter, an influential American writer and poet. Correspondence: Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein, published in 2008, offers an intimate glimpse into the relationship between these two great exponents of the art and literature of the time.
In the pages of this book one can find details of the conversations at the weekly meetings in Stein's apartment, where renowned figures, in addition to Picasso, such as the French painter Henri Matisse, the American writer and journalist Ernest Hemingway, and the American poet Ezra Pound, gathered to discuss art and literature. The literary work also delves into the worries, joys and anxieties of Picasso and Stein in the midst of the crises of the two world wars.
Accompanying the text, the literary work offers a wide selection of illustrations, including photographs, postcards, drawings and paintings by Picasso. These images not only complement the narrative, but also provide a more visual perspective on European culture at the time.
Sources:
Seagull Books:
https://www.seagullbooks.org/pablo-picasso-and-gertrude-stein-correspondence/