Choicest Memories-original 72 X 54 Acrylic on canvas, 2003 (Original not for sale)
The inspiration for this painting was a quote from the book Life with Picasso, written by Franoise Gilot and Carlton Lake, in which Picasso tells Franoise his choicest memories. While painting Guernica, May/June 1937, Picasso is affectionately assisted by Dora Marr, when Marie-Thrse Walters, Picassos live-in girlfriend and mother of his child Maya drops in. Angered by the scene Marie-Thrse insists that Picasso choose between the women. He stops painting for a moment, and unable to come to a decision says, I like you both; you two fight it out.Pegeen depicts Marie-Thrse Walters the victor over Dora Marr in this Picasso like painting.
Choicest Memories 2003 Pegeen Shean
The little girl in this painting is Screaming Maya (Picasso) and she is featured on a number of products at Pegeen's Shop www.cafepress.com/pegeen