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.
At his villa, La Californie in Cannes, Pablo Picasso celebrates his 75th birthday on 25 October 1956. The smiling artist, wearing a patterned shirt, is presented with a large wreath while surrounded by friends. Pictured from left are Anna Maria Torra Amat and her husband, Spanish publisher Gustavo Gili; Jacqueline; Picasso himself; Germaine Lascaux; and her husband, Picasso’s nephew Javier Vilató. The joyful gathering is set amidst the artist’s own works, including a prominent Cubist painting and ceramic 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
Filename:
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Photo Edward Quinn, © edwardquinn.com / © Succession Picasso / 2020, ProLitteris, Zurich
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