Previously , Picasso had rarely allowed strangers into his studio to watch him work .
Picasso admitted influential visitors to Picasso 's studio to observe the progress of the painting , believing that the publicity to be gained would help the antifascist cause .
Previously , Picasso had rarely allowed strangers into his studio to watch him work , but he admitted influential visitors to his studio to observe the progress of the painting , believing that the publicity to be gained would help the antifascist cause .