Created to advertise the Congrès national du mouvement de la paix held in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France in March 1962, Pablo Picasso La colombe bleue (Blue Dove), 1961 displays a beautifully-drawn dove carrying an olive branch. Turning to the internationally-recognized symbol of peace for inspiration, Picasso proves his skill at capturing a big idea with a simple image. Shown in mid-flight with its wings outstretched, the artist's dove invokes the lofty goals of this conference held in the name of peace. Although it was created over 50 years ago, this image retains its impact, a key characteristic of an enduring artwork.

Exhibited March 10 - 11, 1962, this work was created using the image from an engraving entitled The Blue Dove, and bears the date of that work: December 28, 1961. Hand-signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881- Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right, this work is also signed in blue in the plate at the lower right. Numbered from the edition of 200 in pencil in the lower left and this work is from the 'avant la lettre' edition.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Pablo Picasso La colombe bleue (Blue Dove), 1961 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1. Rodrigo, Luis Carlos. Picasso In His Posters: Image and Work. Volume I. 1992. Listed on pp. 270 - 71 as plate 121.
2. Czwiklitzer, Christopher. Pablo Picasso: Plakate 1923 - 1973. 1971. Listed and illustrated as plate 207.
3. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Pablo Picasso La colombe bleue (Blue Dove), 1961 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complimentary moulding and finished with linen-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.