In 1956, on the occasion of his 75th birthday on 25.10., Pablo Picasso invited some friends. From left: Slavka Sapone, wife of Michele Sapone, Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Pablo Picasso, Anna Maria Torra Amat, wife of Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Javier Vilató, Aika Sapone, Michele Sapone. La Californie, Cannes 1956.

Pablo Picasso celebrated his 75th birthday on October 25, 1956, surrounded by friends in his art-filled villa, La Californie, in Cannes. The artist, wearing a striped zip-up sweater, smiles at the center of the group. He is joined by (from left) Slavka Sapone, Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Anna Maria Torra Amat, Javier Vilató, Aika Sapone, and Michele Sapone. The sunlit room, featuring Cubist portraits and ceramics, serves as an intimate backdrop for the gathering, suggesting the artist’s home and studio are one and the same.

Artworks:

"Portrait de femme à la robe verte II", 1956. Richardson.2010:207
"Masque", 1956. Spies:586;
"Masque" (double sided mask), 1956. Spies:588

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Ceramics, Masks, Sculptures

Filename:

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