Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996) & Picasso, Pablo. (1881–1973) "Ella" - Rare Picasso Poster

Rare original poster from Ella Fitzgerald's 1986 Westwood Playhouse concert performances featuring Joe Pass & the Paul Smith Trio, featuring a printed 1970 sketch of the singer by Pablo Picasso. Signed in the stone: "Pour Ella Fitzgerald / son ami Picasso / le 28.5.1970."From the edition of 100. Mounted on cardboard. Slight toning around the edges. 23 x 34 inches.  Attractively framed.  The striking drawing of Ella Fitzgerald -- with curly hair, large breasts, and waves of music coming from her mouth -- was created by Picasso at the request of his friend, American jazz impresario Norman Granz. Later, the image and inscription were reproduced on lithographed posters announcing her 1986 West Los Angeles engagement with Joe Pass and the Paul Smith Trio, at the Westwood Playhouse. Although Picasso seems to capture the essence of Ella in the sketch, they never met and apparently had a mutual lack of interest in the other. According to Picasso biographer John Richardson, the painter "l