In 1956, on the occasion of his 75th birthday on 25.10., Pablo Picasso invited some friends. From left: Hélène Parmelin, Edouard Pignon, Slavka Sapone, wife of Sapone, Elvira Gaspar, Anna Maria Gili Torra Amat, wife of Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Pablo Picasso, Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, Jacqueline, Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Germaine Lascaux, wife of Vilató, Javier Vilató, Aika Sapone, Michele Sapone. La Californie, Cannes 1956.
On the occasion of his 75th birthday on 25 October 1956, Pablo Picasso invited friends to his studio at the Villa La Californie in Cannes. The artist stands centrally, with Jacqueline at his side. They are pictured amongst Picasso’s own artworks with guests including (from left) Hélène Parmelin, Edouard Pignon, the Sapone family, Elvira Gaspar, Anna Maria Gili Torra Amat, dealer Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, publisher Gustavo Gili, Germaine Lascaux, and Javier Vilató. A large ceramic vase, characteristic of Picasso's pottery, rests on the table in the foreground.
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Artworks:
- "Portrait de femme à la robe verte II", 1956. Richardson.2010:207
- Banda mask, kabaruba, Guinea, Stepan:41
- "Oiseau et poissons", 1955. RamieA:291
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