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.

In an art-filled room at his villa La Californie in Cannes, Pablo Picasso celebrates his 75th birthday on October 25, 1956. The artist, wearing a striped top, stands at the center of the gathering holding a large bouquet of flowers. He is surrounded by friends, including (from left) Aika Sapone, Hélène Parmelin, Edouard Pignon, Germaine Lascaux, and Michele Sapone. A distinctive cubist painting hangs prominently on the wall behind the group, above a mantelpiece displaying several sculptures.

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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