Franƈoise Gilot
French painter and author
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Françoise Gilot was a French painter and author known for her association with Pablo Picasso. She became his mistress in 1943 and had two children with him, Claude and Paloma. Gilot's relationship with Picasso was significant, and she is depicted in some of his works from that period. She eventually left Picasso in 1953 with their children. Gilot also pursued her own artistic and literary career, becoming a notable figure in the art world.12
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