Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger: A Glimpse into the World of High-End Art Auctions
Delve into the mesmerizing world of high-end art auctions with Picasso’s ‘Les Femmes d’Alger,’ a masterpiece that forever altered the landscape of fine art.
The story of Picasso's 'Les Femmes d'Alger' begins with a daring exploration of the Orientalist genre. What started as Picasso's tribute to fellow artist Eugène Delacroix, transformed into a series of 15 paintings (Version 'A' to 'O'), each a unique interpretation of a harem scene, a topic once considered taboo in polite society. Origins Unveiled Pablo Picassos' Les femmes d'Alger (Version O) 'Les Femmes d'Alger' Version 'O', the most coveted piece of the series, originally belonged to the esteemed art collectors, Victor and Sally Ganz. Purchased in 1956 for a modest sum, it passed hands to an anonymous buyer in...