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PICASSO INK DRAWING - DOVE
Original drawing by Picasso, in India ink on tracing paper, depicting a dove, signed and dated at the bottom right: 2.4.54
Year: 1954
Title:Dove of Peace
Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Medium: Ink on paper
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
Dimensions: 26 × 19 cm
Description:
This minimalist yet powerful drawing captures one of Pablo Picasso’s most iconic symbols: the dove. Rendered with a few confident lines, the bird is shown in flight, bearing an olive branch in its beak — a universal emblem of peace. The image radiates both movement and serenity, embodying Picasso’s ability to convey profound meaning through simplicity.
Originally adopted as the emblem for the 1949 World Peace Congress in Paris, the dove became a recurring motif in Picasso’s work and a personal symbol of his political engagement. This particular version, executed in 1954, exemplifies his mature graphic style, where form is distilled to its essence while maintaining emotional weight and clarity.
Dove of Peace is more than a drawing — it is a message. Created in a post-war world still striving for harmony, Picasso’s bird became a beacon of hope, embraced worldwide by peace movements. The artist’s line, fluid and unwavering, turns a simple sketch into a timeless plea for unity.
Original drawing by Picasso, in India ink on tracing paper, depicting a dove, signed and dated at the bottom right: 2.4.54
Year: 1954
Title:Dove of Peace
Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Medium: Ink on paper
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
Dimensions: 26 × 19 cm
Description:
This minimalist yet powerful drawing captures one of Pablo Picasso’s most iconic symbols: the dove. Rendered with a few confident lines, the bird is shown in flight, bearing an olive branch in its beak — a universal emblem of peace. The image radiates both movement and serenity, embodying Picasso’s ability to convey profound meaning through simplicity.
Originally adopted as the emblem for the 1949 World Peace Congress in Paris, the dove became a recurring motif in Picasso’s work and a personal symbol of his political engagement. This particular version, executed in 1954, exemplifies his mature graphic style, where form is distilled to its essence while maintaining emotional weight and clarity.
Dove of Peace is more than a drawing — it is a message. Created in a post-war world still striving for harmony, Picasso’s bird became a beacon of hope, embraced worldwide by peace movements. The artist’s line, fluid and unwavering, turns a simple sketch into a timeless plea for unity.
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