Monnaie in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Pablo Picasso - Guernica
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
1. Pablo Picasso - Guernica Marker
C'est dans cet atelier qu'il peignit "Guernica" en 1937
C'est ici également que Balzac situe l'action de sa nouvelle "Le Chef D'Oeuvre Inconnu"
(English translation:)
Pablo Picasso lived in this appartment from 1936 to 1955. It was in this studio that he painted Guernica in 1937.
This is also the location where Balzac situated the action of his novel Le Chef d'Oeuvre Inconnu.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1937.
Location. 48° 51.278′ N, 2° 20.458′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Monnaie. It is at the intersection of Rue des Grands Augustins and Rue du Pont de Lodi, on the right when traveling north on Rue des Grands Augustins. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Rue des Grands Augustins, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Louis XIII enthroned (a few steps from this marker); Kéou Nishimura (within shouting distance of this marker); Emile Littre (within shouting distance of this marker); Louise and Michel Leiris (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Georges FULLY (about 150 meters away); Jacques-Charles BRUNET (about 150 meters away); Beat Hotel (about 150 meters away); Sur le Pont-Neuf (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Regarding Pablo Picasso - Guernica. 'Picasso lived in Paris during the German occupation during World War II. A widely repeated story is that a German officer once asked him, upon seeing a photo of Guernica in Picasso's apartment, "Did you do that?", and Picasso responded, "No, you did."' - Wikipedia
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1. Guernica (Picasso) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Guernica(Submitted on May 10, 2022.)is a large 1937 oil painting on canvas by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It is one of his best-known works, regarded by many art critics as the most moving and powerful anti-war painting in history....Picasso painted Guernica at his home in Paris in response to the 26 April 1937 bombing of Guernica, a Basque Country town in northern Spain which was bombed by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy at the request of the Spanish Nationalists. Upon completion, Guernica was exhibited at the Spanish display at the 1937 Paris International Exposition, and then at other venues around the world. The touring exhibition was used to raise funds for Spanish war relief. The painting soon became famous and widely acclaimed, and it helped bring worldwide attention to the Spanish Civil War."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 20222. Pablo Picasso - Guernica Marker - wide view
2. 10 Facts of Guernica (PabloPicasso.org).
"Guernica is an icon of modern art, the Mona Lisa for our time. As Leonardo da Vinci evoked a Renaissance ideal of serenity and self-control, Guernica should be seen as Picasso's comment on what art can actually contribute towards the self-assertion that liberates every human being and(Submitted on May 10, 2022.)protects the individual against overwhelming forces such as political crime, war, and death."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 20223. Pablo Picasso - Guernica Marker - wider view
3. Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Le Chef-d’œuvre inconnu (English The Unknown Masterpiece) is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was first published in the newspaper L'Artiste with the title Maître Frenhofer (English: Master Frenhofer) in August 1831. It appeared again later in the same year under the title Catherine Lescault, conte fantastique. It was published in Balzac's Études philosophiques in 1837 and was integrated into La Comédie humaine in 1846. The work is separated into two chapters: Gillette and Catherine Lescault. Le Chef-d’œuvre inconnu is a reflection on art, and has had an important influence on modernist artists.(Submitted on May 10, 2022.)
Photographed by Pablo Picasso, 1937
4. Guernica
"The grey, black, and white painting, which is 3.49 meters (11 ft 5 in) tall and 7.76 meters (25 ft 6 in) across, portrays the suffering wrought by violence and chaos. Prominent in the composition are a gored horse, a bull, screaming women, a dead baby, a dismembered soldier, and flames." - Wikipedia
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
