Description & Technical information
The dove is a symbolic and significant element in the post-war period of Picasso's work.
As in 1949, in a context of cold war, 2 000 delegates coming from all over the world participated in the World Congress of the proponents of the Peace, Picasso on Louis Aragon's recommendation was requested to
represent a dove on the poster of the event.
As in 1949, in a context of cold war, 2 000 delegates coming from all over the world participated in the World Congress of the proponents of the Peace, Picasso on Louis Aragon's recommendation was requested to
represent a dove on the poster of the event.
Date: 07.06.1960
Period: 20th century
Origin: France
Medium: Colored pencil on paper
Signature:
Dedicated, signed and dated lower right: pour Serge son ami Picasso 7.9.60
Certificate of authenticity issued by Claude Ruiz-Picasso dated October 9th 2019.
Dimensions: 37.7 x 27.4 cm (14⁷/₈ x 10³/₄ inches)
Categories: Paintings, Drawings & Prints
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