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Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 709
EAN: 9780821258101
ISBN: 0821258109
Label: Bulfinch
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 100
Publication Date: 2006-05-17
Publisher: Bulfinch
Studio: Bulfinch
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One spring morning in 1957, veteran photojournalist David Douglas Duncan paid a visit to his friend and frequent photographic subject Pablo Picasso, at the artistÕs villa near Cannes. As copilot alongside Duncan in his Mercedes Gullwing 300 SL was the photographerÕs dachshund, Lump. Photographer and dog were close companions, but DuncanÕs nomadic lifestyle and his other dog Ñ a giant Afghan hound who had tormented the autocratic and temperamental Lump Ñ made home life in Rome difficult. When they arrived at PicassoÕs 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 wanted him to or not. This is the background for an utterly 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. In a suite of 45 paintings reinterpreting Vel‡squezÕs masterpiece Las Meninas, Picasso replaced the impassive hound in the foreground with jaunty renderings of Lump. Fifteen of those paintings are reproduced here in full color, juxtaposed with DuncanÕs dramatic and intimate black-and-white photographs of Picasso and Lump, bringing full circle the odyssey of a fortunate dachshund who found his way from reluctant road warrior to furry and elongated icon of modern art.
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Summary: Really neat pictures of Lump and Picasso
Comment: I really liked looking at how Picasso, who is bigger than life, interact with Lump. It's so refreshing to see that we all love dogs!
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Summary: Duncan's Photo Essay Is So Candid Viewers Have to Wonder If He Was Invisible
Comment: This fine art photojournalism coffee table book will put a lump (no pun intended) in the throat of Dachshund owners everywhere. The close friendship between the photographer, Picasso and Jacqueline is incredibly obvious from this book. Lump was Dave Duncan's pet, who only came along for the ride in Duncan's fabled, custom-made 300 SL Mercedes futuristic-looking sports car that after trading some photos for the car he drove to assignments all over the world for more than 40 years and 300,000 plus miles. After they arrived at Picasso's estate, Villa La Californie, Lump made himself at home and stayed with the Picasso family for the next sixteen years. He was the only pet to whom Picasso ever really showed affection. Picasso memorialized their meeting by painting a ceramic plate portrait of Lump during their first meal together in 1957. The dog seemed to enjoy looking at the new plate Picasso had made in his honor, although he was probably hoping for something meatier? Their time together would last until 1973 when they both died and moved on to another home beyond the stars.
An incredible access to Picasso's private life, his subject's complete relaxation in front of the camera and the skill of one of the 20th Century's great photojournalists combine to make this a truly marvelous book. The book's reader/viewer can't help but feel that they are right there observing the private world of Picasso as unnoticed as the room's interior walls themselves. Because the subject is one of the greatest artists of all time, the book is more than just a tribute to a loyal family dog; it's a peek into the mind of the dog's master. Picasso was noted for "working, working, working." Lump provided the artist with some amusement and unconditional love and loyalty. Only Lump had total run of the house. Picasso also had a boxer named Yan, but he was practically ignored by the "Maestro." Yan and Lump kept each other company, when none of their human masters were around and looked all the world like the "Laurel and Hardy" version of dogs at Villa La Californie.
This is not a book that will give the reader much information about Dachshunds. It's a very well done and personal family album and tribute to a family pet. It will probably bring a tear to the eyes of the reader. This seventeen-year photo essay is the measure by which all such books in the future will be judged. I felt like Duncan must have been floating around in an invisible bubble recording his pictures while the subjects remained totally unaware of his presence. Since that obviously wasn't the case, it's an even greater tribute to the photojournalistic talents of this book's creator. Duncan and Picasso were kindred souls both of whom truly loved dogs.
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Summary: Love it
Comment: Don't expect much text, but the photos portray a great history of a unusual man "Picasso". It is worth the price!
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Summary: What a delightful combination!
Comment: I purchased "Picasso and Lump" for what turned out to be a most welcome gift for Dachshund lover/owners. Before giving it to them, my husband and I both read it and found it totally charming, as well as revealing of a side of Picasso's character that is little known. A delightful book for Picasso fans and dog--especially dachshund--lovers.
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Summary: Beautiful book!
Comment: I ordered this for a friend, who has dachshunds and is an artist. Before I wrapped the book, though, I looked through it. It tells a visual story of their special relationship, which is clear in the pictures. I was captivated by the sentiment of the book and looked forward to hearing her response to the book. I recommend this to anyone who loves dogs. Very special!
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