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.

Pablo Picasso celebrated his 75th birthday with friends at his Villa La Californie in Cannes on 25 October 1956. In the high-ceilinged, art-filled studio, Picasso, his back to the camera, engages with his guests. From left are Anna Maria Torra Amat, wife of publisher Gustavo Gili; Jacqueline Roque, smiling as she speaks with the artist; and Hélène Parmelin. Standing in a doorway to the right, Picasso's nephew, Javier Vilató, looks on. The animated gathering is surrounded by the artist's paintings and sculptures, including a large cubist portrait on the wall.

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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