Picasso & Jacqueline - The Artist, His Muse & Works 1st Time on View

The Pace Gallery on W 25th is exhibiting an extraordinary collection of works produced during the last 20 years of his life.  These years are arguably his most prolific & personally most rewarding.  The front entrance has a collection of black/white photos by David Duncan that reveal a private peek at the man at work & play with his wife, Jacqueline; more than 40 years his junior.   The exhibit is called "Picasso & Jacqueline:  The Evolution of Style."  It appears from both the photos & numerous paintings made with Jacqueline as his model, this was a profound relationship of love & admiration.  Many of these works are being viewed by the public for the first time as most are from the Picasso family estate as well as loans from private collections & major museums.   Jacqueline is painted in a myriad of styles; all attesting to her great beauty.  Included in this show are 11 paintings from the series of Picasso's "The Women of Algiers" (1954-55) inspired by Delacroix's painting & a tribute to his friend & rival Matisse.  This is a unique opportunity to get a rare glimpse of the great artist's paintings & personal life.