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“Gime ‘Em Props” - Picasso by Flowerguy

“On May 10th, my wife and I saw
the Matisse/Picasso show at MOMA QNS. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about
Picasso’s, “Mandolin and Guitar” from 1924. This is a considerably large
painting measuring about 55 by 79 inches (the small copy above doesn’t do it
justice). I immediately grinned from ear to ear when I turned to face it. The
patchwork quilt of textures, patterns and colors is stunning. Open doors behind
the table reveal a sunny Mediterranean sky. This painting makes me want to go to
the European coast and paint! I’m sure the optimism this painting gave me won’t
leave anytime soon.”