In course of his lifetime, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) – better known to the world as a great abstract painter – produced more than 3,500 ceramic objects such as vases, pitchers, jugs, plates, bowls and sculptures with anthropomorphic forms that abound with classical and mythological creatures. Ever the experimenter, he dabbled with paint, played with form, engraved on clay surfaces, and incorporated whimsical faces and explorations of the human figure, most notably women. During his lifetime, his monumental paintings overshadowed this aspect of his creativity. But time has caught up; in recent years, Picasso’s ceramics have enjoyed increasing recognition for their inventiveness and originality,
Selected Ceramic Works of Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso, Hibou, white earthenware ceramic sculpture, partially engraved with colored engobe. H: 31 cm. Conceived in 1953 and executed in an edition of 25.Pablo Picasso, Quatre poissons polychromes, white earthenware ceramic plate with coloured engobe and glaze. Diameter: 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.). Conceived in 1947 and executed in a numbered edition of 200.Pablo Picasso, Chouette, white earthenware ceramic vase, partially engraved, with coloured engobe and glaze. Height: 11⅛ in. (28.4 cm.). Conceived in 1969 and executed in a numbered edition of 350.Visage de femme, white earthenware ceramic plate, partially engraved, with coloured engobe and glaze. Length: 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.). Conceived in 1953 and executed in an edition of 400.Pablo Picasso, Tête au masque, white earthenware ceramic plate with coloured engobe and glaze. Diameter: 12¼ in. (31.2 cm.). Conceived in 1956 and executed in a numbered edition of 200.Pablo Picasso, Jacqueline au chevalet, white earthenware ceramic plate with coloured engobe and glaze. Diameter: 16¾ in. (42.5 cm.). Conceived in 1956 and executed in a numbered edition of 200.Pablo Picasso, Chouette Femme, vase, painted and partially glazed, 1951, from the edition of 500, inscribed ‘Edition Picasso’ and ‘Madoura’, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps. H: 29.5 cm.Pablo Picasso, Lampe Femme, vase, painted in colors and partially glazed, 1955, from the edition of 100, with the D’Après Picasso and Madoura stamps. H: 33.9 cm.Pablo Picasso. Left – Chouette, 1957. Musee National Picasso, Paris. Right – Cabri couché, 1947-48. Musée Picasso, Antibes
