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...case, these new paintings by the little Spaniard from Málaga were extraordinary affairs. The sombre, elongated El Grecos which Picasso had studied in Madrid certainly influenced his manner; so did the predominantly blue compositions of Cezanne. But, unlike Cezanne and still more unlike the Impressionists, Picasso was uninterested in Nature, painted to make paintings, painted to express himself...
...that Barcelona's fall was a Fascist triumph and a French defeat. Prominently published was a wire from Generalissimo Franco: "I am grateful for the brilliant effort of the Italian troops who will receive the laurel of triumph with their Spanish comrades in Barcelona. . . . As General and a Spaniard, I am proud to number among my troops the magnificent [Italian] blackshirts...
...Spain after fighting ceases, according to General Franco, every Spaniard in the new National State will have equal rights so long as his interests are those of the community at large. Asked "Will you grant a general amnesty after the war is over?" the General replied: "There should not be returned to society an element of fermentation and deterioration, but I believe in redemption through the penalty of labor...
While homage was thick in London, Paris burbled over Picasso's latest joke. Sitting as usual in the evening at the Café de Flore with a chic woman, the forelocked Spaniard who has the Midas touch was joined by three picture dealers, then by three more. He picked up an empty cigaret package, cryptically manipulated it under the table, finally brought out a little figurine of a dancer with the remark: "Well, there's the latest Picasso." Amid a chorus of admiring compliments, artist and girl friend departed. The six picture dealers were just on the point...
...Peace cannot be achieved by trying to fix fronts or trace artificial frontiers between Rebel and Loyal zones. That never! If any Spaniard even admitted that possibility he would be committing the crime of high treason...