The Poet Coffee Cup pays homage to the romantic yet heart-breaking story of Dora Maar, one of the many muses and lovers of Picasso. Widely recognised as his most famous muse, Dora and Picasso indulged in a turbulent relationship coloured by art, passion, tumult & tension. Picasso eventually left Dora for artist Françoise Gilot, it is sadly said that Dora later died from ‘a broken heart and boredom’.
The Poet Coffee Cup is a Fine Bone China cup. Featuring an exquisite gold rim and striking gift box as well as a captivating muse design.
- Fine Bone China gilded with 22 Carat gold. Made, Mused & Marvelled in England.
- 8.3cm high x 7.3cm diameter
- Due to the exquisite gold rim featured on this piece, it is not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use.
The Poet design is a part of the
Moody Muse Collection by Lauren Dickinson Clarke. Embracing a stylish emoji twist, the series was created to capture the enigmatic personas of famous Muses throughout art & pop culture history. Elusive & provocative women who have inspired and motivated the creative process.
Lauren hopes that through this collection she has created, others too will also be able to express their own attitude and spirit.
This stylish design can also be mixed & matched with other Moody Muse pieces to create a truly whimsical set.
Finally, this mug also arrives in a striking gift box, making it the perfect gift for family & friends.