Famed artist Françoise Gilot, known for her relationship with Picasso, has died at the age of 101.
The big picture: Gilot’s daughter, Aurelia Engel, confirmed that the artist passed away in New York City after suffering from lung and heart problems.
* Françoise Gilot was a prolific and acclaimed painter whose artwork spans more than half a century, but her turbulent relationship with Picasso is often cited for her fame.
* She is survived by her three children, including Claude and Paloma Picasso.
Looking back: Despite being overshadowed by her relationship with Picasso, Gilot maintained her independence and left him in the early 1950s.
* Gilot recounted in a 2016 interview that Picasso claimed nobody leaves a man like him, to which she responded, “We’ll see.”
Legacy beyond Picasso: Gilot’s artwork has been exhibited in prominent museums, and her 1965 painting “Paloma à la Guitare” sold for $1.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2021.
* Engel said her mother’s key legacy is her courage, continuously taking risks and confronting her fears in her artwork, which was always evolving.
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