Picasso - Pillow Case - Colombe Festival (1957)

Decorative pillow case featuring a Surrealist painting of Picasso representing a Colomber with flowers, one of the many versions of Picasso "iconic Dove of Peace" © Succession Picasso Colombe Festival" (1957).

The modern peace dove is a more whimsical bird than the 1949 original. This proud bird is portrayed in happy flight, bearing numerous bouquets of olive branches and flowers in its wings, beak, and feet.

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor, known to be one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. His style is characterized by his free spirit, eccentric style, and complete disregard for criticism to his work. His modern approach to painting was considered to be far ahead of his time. Picasso was arguably the first artist to have such a profound impact on the art world.

Picasso was a versatile artist who continued to experiment with new styles and techniques his whole life (he lived for 91 years). During his later years Picasso became politically involved and joined with the Peace Movement, expressing a deep desire for peace, international understanding and equality.  Picasso ""˜Dove of Peace' became the international emblem of the Peace Movement and a symbol of hope.