Dora Maar
Dora Maar was a French photographer and painter, best known for her tumultuous relationship with Pablo Picasso. She became his muse during the late 1930s and played a significant role in his artistic process, influencing works such as 'Guernica.' Maar documented their relationship through her photography, capturing intimate moments and the complexities of their lives together. Her artistic talent and unique perspective contributed to the Surrealist movement, and her work has gained renewed interest in recent years as part of the broader narrative of women artists in the 20th century.
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Dora Maar was a photographer and a muse for surrealists, who was also the companion of Pablo Picasso.
Un portrait exceptionnel de Dora Maar par Picasso vendu 32 millions d'euros aux enchères à Paris
Haiti· 2025-10-24
The work is believed to depict the French painter and photographer Dora Maar, who was Picasso's muse and lover.
Bortgemt Picasso-maleri sælges for 200 millioner kroner
Denmark· 2025-10-24
Dora Maar was Picasso's lover and had a profound influence on his work, particularly Guernica.
Pablo Picasso’s personal artwork that he refused to sell comes to Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-11
Dora Maar is known for her numerous portraits of Picasso and was his companion for about ten years.
Obra-prima "excepcional" de Picasso revelada em Paris. Vai ser leiloada
Cabo Verde· 2025-09-19
Dora Maar was the subject of a newly discovered portrait by Picasso, painted during the later part of their relationship.
Un ‘picasso’ oculto durante ocho décadas en el salón de una familia saldrá a subasta con un valor estimado de ocho millones | Cultura
Spain· 2025-09-19
Dora Maar, a renowned photographer, is recognized for her numerous portraits of Picasso.
Estimé autour de 8 millions d'euros, un chef d'œuvre de Picasso inconnu du public dévoilé à Paris
Monaco· 2025-09-18The painting shows Dora Maar in a state of sadness but with a harmonious face.
Un « chef-d’œuvre retrouvé » de Pablo Picasso dévoilé à Paris
France· 2025-09-18Maar is credited with being Picasso’s muse as well as his subject and lover, but she was a surrealist photographer in her own right.
Picasso painting hidden for 80 years expected to fetch €8m+ at auction | Pablo Picasso
United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Dora Maar is often identified with Picasso's Weeping Woman, representing grief for the victims of war.
Bullfights, ballet and hot jazz: inside Picasso’s scandalous theatre of sex and death | Pablo PicassoUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Dora Maar is best remembered for her eight-year relationship with Pablo Picasso and is regarded as a muse to his genius.
National Gallery of Australia: Cézanne to Giacometti
Australia· 2025-06-04
Dora Maar's work, including her portrait of Picasso, challenges reductive portrayals of her as merely his muse.
The Jewish dealer who bought art hated by the Nazis – and created one of the greatest collections ever seen | ArtUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Dora Maar was a photographer and painter who had a profound influence on Picasso's work.
Hidden Portraits: The Untold Stories of Six Women Who Loved Picasso by Sue Roe review – artist as lothario | Biography booksUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Dora Maar is mentioned as one of the couples featured in the 'Modern Couples' exhibition.
Famous artist couples: What happens when one is better known than the other?
United States· 2025-03-20
Dora Maar's painting is featured in the exhibition at the museum.
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Switzerland· 2025-03-17
Dora Maar's pieces were also included in the seized artworks from the clandestine lab.
Da Picasso a Balla, scoperto in centro a Roma un laboratorio di pittura «clandestino»: sequestrate 71 opere false
Italy· 2025-02-20
Dora Maar is mentioned as having lived with Pablo Picasso in Royan.
Pablo Picasso abita ancora quiItaly· 2025-02-14