Picasso & Value

Pablo Picasso is sketching in the park when a bold woman approaches. “It’s you,” she says, “The world’s most famous artist. You must draw my portrait! I insist.”

Picasso studies the woman’s face and renders her image with an extended line. “It’s perfect!” she gushes. “What do I owe you?”

“Five thousand francs,” Picasso replies. The woman gasps. “How could you want so much money?” she says. “You drew the picture in seconds!” His response: “Madame, it took me my entire life.”