Necktie

J. C. D'Ahetze|Pablo Picasso

ca. 1960 · silk · Costume Institute

Pablo Picasso is one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century. He was adept at producing thought-provoking works of art in an unstable time. Picasso's art on this tie is likely the product of a rare custom design created in a hand printing process. It is unique, complete with Picasso's printed signature, furthering its status as wearable art.

Artist

J. C. D'Ahetze|Pablo Picasso

Date

ca. 1960

Medium

silk

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Arthur Wiesenberger, 1967