In 1956, on the occasion of his 75th birthday on 25.10., Pablo Picasso invited some friends. From left: Unknown woman, Anna Maria Torra Amat, wife of Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, Gustavo Gili, Jacqueline, Pablo Picasso, Germaine Lascaux, wife of Vilató, Javier Vilató. La Californie, Cannes 1956.
Pablo Picasso is presented with a large laurel wreath by Jacqueline Roque during an informal celebration for his 75th birthday at his villa, La Californie, in Cannes. The artist smiles warmly, surrounded by friends including Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili, his wife Anna Maria Torra Amat, and his nephew Javier Vilató. The gathering on 25 October 1956 is set amidst the artist's personal collection, with a prominent Cubist painting and several pieces of tribal art visible on the walls of the studio.
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
Filename:
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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