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Lump (pronounced “loomp”) was a Dachshund who belonged to the photographer David Douglas Duncan but ended up living with Picasso for many years. The name “Lump” means “rascal” in German. Duncan brought Lump to visit Picasso in 1957, and the little dog immediately formed a bond with the artist — so much so that Lump stayed and never went back.
Picasso adored Lump and featured him in several of his artworks, including interpretations of Velázquez’s “Las Meninas”, where Lump appears in place of the original dog. Duncan later published a book called “Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund’s Odyssey” with photos documenting their life together.
Lump is considered one of the most famous dogs in art history — especially among dachshund lovers!