Pablo PicassoSpanish, 1881–1973Le Centaure et le navire
May one see it?
Unknown
Antibes, France
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
In the museum's own words — in French
Peinture oléorésineuse et fusain sur papier marouflé sur toile
Musée Picasso
Particulars
- Accession number
- MPA 1984.1.1
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée Picasso
- Image: Musée Picasso — © Succession Picasso 2025 ; © Réunion des musées nationaux - utilisation soumise à autorisation; Ministère de la Culture (France), base Joconde
Meanwhile, in the life of Pablo Picasso
The whole life1940–1944
Life in Occupied Paris
During the German occupation Picasso remained in Paris; his style did not conform to the Nazi ideal of art, he did not exhibit and was harassed by the Gestapo, but he continued to work.
1944
Joining the French Communist Party
Picasso joined the French Communist Party and remained a member until the end of his life.
1944
Beginning of His Relationship with Françoise Gilot
After the liberation of Paris, the 63-year-old Picasso began a relationship with the young painter Françoise Gilot; their children Claude (1947) and Paloma (1949) were born. In 1953 Gilot left him, taking the children.
autumn 1947
Beginning of Ceramic Work in Vallauris
Picasso began working at the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, captivated by the craft: he produced numerous dishes, decorative plates, jugs, and figurines.
15 May 1947
Son born: Claude Picasso
