At Christmas with Esmeralda, the goat Pablo Picasso received from Jacqueline. Pablo Picasso, Inès Sassier, Pablo Picasso's housekeeper, Jacqueline, Claude Picasso, Paloma Picasso, Catherine Hutin, Jan, Gérard Sassier. La Californie, Cannes Cannes 1956.

Pablo Picasso stands over a festive Christmas gathering at his villa, La Californie, in Cannes, 1956. Seated on the floor amidst unwrapped presents are Jacqueline, Claude and Paloma Picasso, Catherine Hutin, Jan, housekeeper Inès Sassier, and Gérard Sassier. A calm presence in their midst is Esmeralda, the goat Jacqueline had given to the artist. The room, decorated with a large Christmas tree, also features Picasso's own art, including ceramic and cutout figures on the grand fireplace mantel, creating a scene of joyful, artistic family life.

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From left "Grande Bourrache pièce provençale, decor visage", dated 4.1.1952. Similar: RamieG: 281
"Musicien assis", 1956. Spies:549
"Tête au soleil", 1956. RamieG:372;
"Musicien assis", 1956. Spies:548
On the floor frame with 15.3 x 15.3 cm tiles, >> Artwork(s) not yet identified

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ArtNotIdentified, Ceramics, Music, Musicians, Pets, Sculptures

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