Picasso, Pablo. (1881–1973)
Vase au Bouquet, 1956
Original Madoura round/square plate of white earthenware clay, engraving covered with oxidized paraffin under partial brushed glaze and beige patina. Numbered 18 from the edition of 200 in black on the base with the 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' stamps on the verso. 10 in (25.4cm) diameter, framed. Ramié, A. (1988) Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971, no. 303 on pg. 156.A blossoming flower rests in a diamond shaped vase, its branches snaking out towards the plate's borders. Beautifully balanced, the flower with soft, curved lines, this work also retains an abstract element with the vase and leaves utilizing sharp lines meeting abruptly at harsh angles. The raised surface of these lines adds a sense of texture to the piece, and the earthy tones of browns, beiges, and greens convey a sense of the natural and organic. (11598)
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