To strike a pose, Pablo Picasso tries on hats from his collection for his own amusement and that of his guests. La Californie, Cannes 1956.

For his own amusement and that of his guests, Pablo Picasso strikes a pose in a white captain’s hat from his collection. Photographed at his villa La Californie, Cannes, in 1956, the artist stands with arms crossed, his gaze intense. He is surrounded by personal belongings and art, including a tribal mask on the wall and an ornate dresser cluttered with more hats and various objects. A large mirror reflects his profile, offering an intimate glimpse into his private space.

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Artworks:

"Nu à la chaise", 1954. Bloch.I:763
"Masque", 1956. Spies:586;
"Masque" (double sided mask), 1956. Spies:588
Banda mask, kabaruba, Guinea, Stepan:41

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Ceramics, FunnyPicture, Hats, Masks, Mirror, Sculptures, TribalArt

Filename:

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