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Pablo Picasso Spanish, 1881-1973
Colombe de la Paix [Dove of Peace], 1957
Silkscreen print on silk (scarf)
printed Artist's signature and date, lower right on recto
printed Artist's signature and date, lower right on recto
79 x 74 cm
91.5 x 88.2 x 3.5 cm (framed)
91.5 x 88.2 x 3.5 cm (framed)
© The Estate of Pablo Picasso
Further images
Pablo Picasso was heavily involved in the Peace Movement in the aftermath of the Second World War and had donated many works to raise funds for the cause. The image...
Pablo Picasso was heavily involved in the Peace Movement in the aftermath of the Second World War and had donated many works to raise funds for the cause. The image of the Dove of Peace was created by Picasso, and became the symbol of the peace movement. The present work made by the artist and released for the benefit of the World Peace Conference in 1957.
Literature
Picasso & La Press (Gerard Gosslin) - Published in the year 2000 by L’Humanite &Editions Cercle D’Art. Our work is illustrated and described on page 168.Harris, Nathaniel (NH94) 1994 : The life and works of Picasso” New York, Shooting Hall Press.
Morris, Lynda & Christoph Grunenberg, 2010. Picasso: Peace and Freedom. London: TatePublishing. (75)
Mallen, Enrique, ed. (OPP) 1997-2015. Online Picasso Project. Sam Houston State University. (57:139)
L’Humanite - “Picasso, 145 dessins pour la presse et les organisations démocratiques” - Illustrated on page35