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

For his 75th birthday on 25 October 1956, Pablo Picasso hosted friends at his villa, La Californie, in Cannes. In this candid moment, Picasso, wearing a striped shirt with his back mostly to the camera, engages with his guests. From left are Anna Maria Torra Amat, wife of publisher Gustavo Gili, Jacqueline, and Hélène Parmelin. To the right, a smiling Javier Vilató observes the lively scene. The gathering takes place in a room filled with art, including sculptures and a distinctive Cubist portrait, with light streaming through an elegant arched window in the background.

Artworks:

"Portrait de femme à la robe verte II", 1956. Richardson.2010:207
"Nu à la chaise", 1954. Bloch.I:763
"Masque", 1956. Spies:586;
"Masque" (double sided mask), 1956. Spies:588

Abbreviations: see Bibliography

Keywords:

Ceramics, Masks, Sculptures, Writers

Filename:

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