Picasso's "Le Tricone" on View @ NY Historic Soc.

Pablo Picasso's "master theatrical creation" had hung in the Four Seasons for more than 50 years.  It's recently been donated to the NY Historical Society by the Vivendi Co., & the NY Landmarks Conservancy as a "gift to the city." This is a priceless work by Picasso created as a stage curtain for the Ballet Russes' "Le Tricorne:" The Three Corner Hat.  The ballet premiered in London in July of 1919.  It has been restored from years wear & tear from exposure.  Public viewing at the Four Seasons provided only limited access.  It now proudly hangs at the NY Historic Society.  The restoration in itself is remarkable. The colors & fabric have been restored from its faded and tattered state.  The figurative & whimsical composition is a stadium with several prominent, life size spectators.  "Le Tricorne" hangs in dialogue across from the large, vibrant tapestry "Settlers Landing on Manhattan Island" by Belgian artist Floris Jaspers for the NY World's Fair 1939. It's predominate color is blood red. The atmosphere appears serene. Ships are seen off the coast. Large figures depict Native Amer. Indians in suplicant postures wearing tribal clothing; the women are nude.  The Belgian settlers are dressed in full 17th C garb with helmets, holding tall pointed spears.  The Belgian Capt. is presenting beads to the tribal leader. Reference is made to the purchase of Manhattan Island from the Amer. Natives in 1623 for $24. In the same hall there are magnificent oil paintings by prominent Amer. artists:  Nadelman, Bellow & Hassam.  You'll find interesting ballet artifacts: old hair combs & shawls and recent items; worn toe shoes signed by NYC Ballerina Heather Watts.  My favorite painting was alongside Jasper's tapestry by cubist painter A. Manievich (b. Russia 1893) "The Bronx 1924."  It is a visionary representation of NYC today painted in shards of emerald & crimson. Visit Picasso's "Le Tricone" and discover various treasures in the NY Historic Society.