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I Was Sylvette: Picasso’s Muse

Lydia Corbett lives in South Devon and is a painter and ceramicist.

Her main body of work comprises of watercolours with pen and Indian ink, which depict her entire life. Lydia’s style has often been likened to that of Chagall.

As a small child she grew up free on a naturist island off the southern coast of France, moving during the war to a safe enclave in the eastern mountains.Her mother and father were both reputable painters: this upbringing, and her chance meeting with Pablo Picasso are all factors influencing Lydia Corbett’s work. Latterly her style has changed with her age. Now 84 she paints predominantly in oils, in a bold and striking manner.

See her book entitled ‘I Was Sylvette‘ for the full story.

Lydia Corbett, Sylvette David

A Retrospective

8th March 2024 – 6th April 2024

‘Encounters with Picasso & the Making of Art’ Friday 8 March 16:00, a talk with the artist & Lucien Berman. Then join us for the preview on Friday 8 March 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Meet the artist Saturday 9 March 11:00 – 13:00.

Latest Exhibition: Lydia Corbett, Sylvette David I A Retrospective....

Biography

Books

Ceramics

Giclée Prints

Oil Paintings

Watercolour