PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973) “DOVE OF PEACE” LITHOGRAPH. 1961.
Offset Lithograph in Color on high-quality paper under glass. Signed and Dated in Plate “Picasso; 28.12.1961” Unframed. Excellent Condition.
Picasso, a vocal advocate for peace, sought to contribute to the conversation on disarmament and reconciliation through his art. The dove, was an apt choice to convey his message. The inspiration for the illustrated dove came through a Milanese pigeon, gifted to Picasso by his fellow artist, Henri Matisse. The peace dove quickly became an iconic symbol of peace and was reinterpreted and revisited by him many times most famously as the simple dove drawn in just six lines and carrying an olive branch in its beak, created in 1961. Picasso’s “Dove of Peace” (later also captured with an olive branch, which also stands for peace) symbolizes hope and unity that transcends its status as a work of art
Dimension of the Sheet: 20″(H) x 26″.
Location: New York, NY United States.
Provenance:
Private Collection of Mrs. Kaplan (France)
Private Collection of Mr. E. Kaplan (Grandson; by Descent) (United States) Acquired from the above by the present owner
