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Pablo PICASSO Autographed letter signed to Jean COCTEAU. Exceptional document
The Autographes des Siècles bookstore has been specializing for many years in the sale of autograph letters and manuscripts. Autographed letter signed to Jean Cocteau. One page, large in-8° format, in brown ink.
"I found a museum in Rome (full of black sculptures) that no one knew about here." Staying in Rome for the preparations of the ballet Parade - written by Jean Cocteau - Picasso rejoices with his friend about the Italian dolce vita and the "black sculptures" discovered in a museum of the eternal city. "My dear Jean, I am again in Rome.
I walk around all day in the sun. I found a museum in Rome (full of black sculptures) that no one knew about here. Write to me as you have done so far." Pablo Picasso first settled in Italy, in Rome, in February 1917.Jean Cocteau had indeed asked him to accompany him to work on the production of the ballet Parade, inspired by one of his poems; Picasso was in charge of the set design. The piece was to be staged by Serge Diaghilev's Russian Ballets, whose company was in Rome. This Italian journey (Rome, Naples, Pompeii) served as an initiatory voyage for Picasso who, besides the "black sculptures" mentioned here, discovered, fascinated, the works of the Italian Renaissance in situ that inspired him to create monumental paintings. The curtain for Parade, a true visual signature of the ballet, marking the beginning of his neo-classical period (work now preserved at the Centre Pompidou). Furthermore, it was in this same city of Rome that Picasso discovered the artist Olga Khokhlova, who was rehearsing the role of Félicita in the studios of Piazza Venezia.
Captivated by her beauty, the artist courted her assiduously, and she became his wife in July 1918. It is also worth noting that a few days earlier, in Rome, on Easter Sunday 1917, Picasso painted a portrait of his friend Cocteau (also preserved at the Centre Pompidou). Provenance: Collection Ange Teodori, then private collection. Consult our manuscripts The Autographes des Siècles Gallery specializes in the sale and expertise of autograph letters and manuscripts from great personalities of past centuries. Purchase / Payment methods We accept the following payment methods: Bank transfers and checks.The prices indicated are in euros and are net. We can also arrange shipments through private carriers at your request. Terms of sale In accordance with the practices of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, we accept a return guarantee within 14 days. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
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