1962 Pablo Picasso Lithograph Colombe De l'Avenir Ou Les Armes à La Féraille

Description

Offered is an original print on Arche paper of Pablo Picasso's "Colombe De l'Avenir Ou Les Armes à La Féraille" … more Offered is an original print on Arche paper of Pablo Picasso's "Colombe De l'Avenir Ou Les Armes à La Féraille" (and inscribed on the rear: "L'Adieu aux armes" - A Farewell to Arms) depicting a dove in front of a bright yellow sun perched on a pile of weapons and extending an olive branch - a work of art created to promote the World Congress for Peace and Disarmament organized by the World Peace Council (WPC) that was held in Moscow, Russia July 9 - 14, 1962. The lithograph bears the stone-rubbed printed signature dated May 10, 1962 on the lower right side.
Complete dimensions with matting 18" wide, 14.875" tall, .375" deep
Exposed lithograph is 13.5" wide, 10" tall
There is a beige linen matting board over a beveled corner thick padding board.

Background Research: "In 1949 Pablo Picasso created his original "Dove of Peace," also known as "La Colombe". This simple yet profound artwork was designed for the World Peace Congress in Paris and has since become an iconic symbol of hope and unity. Measuring just 9.4 x 7.5 inches, the original work of art featured an abstract representation of a white dove against a vibrant black background. The choice of colors and subject matter carried deep symbolism, especially considering the global context at the time.

World War II had left the world in turmoil. 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. Picasso’s rendition of the dove is striking in its simplicity. He employs minimal lines and shapes to capture the essence of the bird. The angular, abstract approach adds a contemporary relevance to the piece, emphasizing its urgency. The white of the dove represents purity and peace, while the black (blue) background symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the potential for global unity. Picasso's works remind us that peace is an active pursuit that requires collective effort.

Picasso believed that art had a role to play in addressing the issues of the time, and this artwork exemplifies that belief. In the following years of his first dove painting, up until his death, he included the symbol in many other works."

About the Lithograph Print:

Artist: Pablo Picasso
Spanish (1881–1973)
Lithograph on paper, signed and dated in the plate: May 10, 1962
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Publisher: World Congress for Peace and Disarmament less