At Christmas with Esmeralda, the goat Pablo Picasso received from Jacqueline. Pablo Picasso, Inès Sassier, Pablo Picasso's housekeeper, Jacqueline, Claude Picasso, Paloma Picasso, Catherine Hutin, Gérard Sassier. La Californie, Cannes 1956.

Pablo Picasso celebrates Christmas at his villa La Californie in Cannes, 1956. Beside a large, decorated tree, he watches over children Claude and Paloma Picasso and Catherine Hutin as they gather amidst presents. Standing calmly next to him is Esmeralda, a goat gifted by Jacqueline. The festive scene, also including housekeeper Inès Sassier and Gérard Sassier, unfolds in a grand room where Picasso’s modern art adorns the classical fireplace, creating an intimate, bohemian family atmosphere.

Artworks:

From left "Grande Bourrache pièce provençale, decor visage", dated 4.1.1952. Similar: RamieG: 281
"Musicien assis", 1956. Spies:549
"Tête au soleil", 1956. RamieG:372;
"Musicien assis", 1956. Spies:548
"L'enfant", 1956. Spies:506,

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Ceramics, Music, Musicians, Pets, Sculptures

Filename:

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