Once in the studio Picasso was a millionaire. Lady interested in one of the pictures. "And what is drawn?" - She said. "Two hundred thousand dollars," - ironically answered the artist. This anecdote is the best characterized of the great Spaniard, who managed to make a fortune on his canvases. When Picasso was asked why he does not decorate your home your own picture, he replied: "They can not afford me."

And if half a century ago a genuine Picasso could be bought for a few hundred thousand dollars, but now have to shell out for it for several tens of millions.

Painting "Nude on a background green leaves and bust" was written by Picasso in 1932. At its creation wizard spent only one day. The painting by Picasso in his characteristic manner during that period shows the artist's muse - Marie-Therese Walter.

Master introduced her in the guise of the mythical Daphne - nymphs, Zeus transformed into a laurel tree. At Picasso's sacred laurel leaves overshadow lying female figure.
Today's "Nude on a background of green leaves and bust" is considered the most significant work of art in the period between the two world wars. "Painting has to be invented" (Pablo Picasso).

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