In 1956, on the occasion of his 75th birthday on 25.10., Pablo Picasso invited some friends. From left: Aika Sapone, unknown woman, Hélène Parmelin, Edouard Pignon, Germaine Lascaux, Vilató's wife, Pablo Picasso, Michele Sapone. La Californie, Cannes 1956.
On his 75th birthday, October 25, 1956, Pablo Picasso invited friends to his villa, La Californie, in Cannes. In a room filled with art, the artist is seen in profile, wearing a patterned garment and accepting a large bouquet from a smiling woman. The gathering includes (from left) Aika Sapone, Hélène Parmelin, Edouard Pignon, Germaine Lascaux, Vilató's wife, and Michele Sapone. Behind them, a Cubist painting hangs prominently on the wall, contributing to the warm and celebratory atmosphere.
Artworks:
- "Portrait de femme à la robe verte II", 1956. Richardson.2010:207
- "Masque", 1956. Spies:586;
- "Masque" (double sided mask), 1956. Spies:588
- Banda mask, kabaruba, Guinea, Stepan:41
Abbreviations: see Bibliography
Keywords:
Ceramics, Masks, PersonNotIdentified, Sculptures, TribalArt, Writers
Filename:
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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