SOLD 1961 Original Pablo Picasso La Colombe Bleue Lithograph 26 x 32
This is an authorized, original production lithograph, printed from the engraving entitled 'La Colombe Bleue' or ‘The Blue Dove’. The piece was developed upon request for use as a poster for the Congress for World Peace, and to promote the Vietnam War disarmament meetings that took place worldwide in 1962. It was exhibited March 10 - 11, 1962, and bears the date of its completion, December 28, 1961. The work depicts a simple line-drawn dove with its wings outstretched, having an olive branch in its mouth. While the piece was created over 60 years ago, the subject matter remains forever significant.
This piece measures 26 inches high and 32 inches wide in a landscape format, and is printed on thick Arches Woven Paper. It was professionally framed in a museum-quality Parcel-Gilt Wood frame, and has a natural linen matting. There are three lightly faded spots on the top of the piece, and the giltwork on the frame is a bit fragile, though is intact. Overall, this piece is in very good condition. Please see photos.