his comes from the signed and numbered edition of 150 which was made in a separate portfolio to accompany the deluxe edition of the book “Notre Dame de Vie” by Helene Parmelin (Paris: Editions Circle d’Art, 1966). The book illustrates a group of paintings and drawings done for the Georges Clouzot film “Le Mystery Picasso” as well as 107 works executed between June 1962 and January 1965. Our Linocut shows the caricature of the face of the painter, Edouard Pignon, who was the husband of Helene Parmelin. Picasso had grown to be very fond of the couple, becoming close friends and confidants from the early '50s and onwards. Expressive eyebrows, defined cheekbones, and a sly grin suggest this humorous rendition was an intimate and amusing homage to Picasso's friendship. Its incredible detail and animated features bring the same liveliness and energy that the subject must have brought to Picasso's own life. Just to the south of Mougins is Notre-Dame-de-Vie, which is where Picasso chose to spend the last twelve years of his life. His house is now in private hands and closed to the public, but one can still visit the 13th century bell tower that was visible from his room.