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Kiki's Paris: Artists and Lovers 1900-1930

by Billy Kluver, Julie Martin · 1989

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Recreates life in the tumultuous world of 1900-1930 Montparnasse. This book presents photographs of legendary figures, among them the model Kiki, Modigliani, Picasso, Satie, Matisse, Leger, Gertrude Stein, James Joyce and Miro. Gossip and anecdotes aim to bring this world alive.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisParisParisMore like thisLess of thisFranceFranceMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
medium · 264 pages

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