Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Maurice Thorez, leader of the French Communist Party (PCF). Unveiling of mural "The Fall of Icarus" ("La chute d'Icare") for the conference hall of UNESCO building in Paris. The mural is made up of forty wooden panels. Initially titled "The Forces of Life and the Spirit Triumphing over Evil", the composition was renamed in 1958 by George Salles, who preferred the current title, "The Fall of Icarus" ("La chute d'Icare"). Vallauris, 29 March 1958.

In a crowded room in Vallauris, artist Pablo Picasso stands before his newly completed mural, "The Fall of Icarus," on 29 March 1958. Dressed in a ribbed cardigan, Picasso thoughtfully touches his chin as Maurice Thorez, leader of the French Communist Party, smiles and places an arm around him. To the right, writer and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, recognizable in a dark fedora and patterned scarf, offers a joyful grin to the camera. Composed of forty wooden panels, the mural was created for the UNESCO building in Paris and forms the backdrop to the event.

This photo is also available as a vintage print in the following sizes:
18x24 cm and 24x30 cm
Please contact us for details.

Artworks:

"La grande peinture de l'UNESCO (La chute d'Icare)", 1958. Warncke:551

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Hats

Filename:

pic580142.jpg

It was not always easy to identify specific personalities, artworks, places or dates. If you are able to provide identifications or find any errors, we kindly request that you contact us.

The description for this image (but not the title) was generated with the help of AI.