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Pablo Picasso — Centaur and Face (Centaure et visage)
Pablo Picasso

Centaur and Face (Centaure et visage)

This striking red earthenware pitcher by Pablo Picasso showcases his masterful ability to transform functional objects into dynamic works of art. The turned vessel is painted in vibrant colors with a partial brushed glaze, depicting the mythological figure of a centaur alongside an expressive face in Picasso's signature bold and gestural style. The interplay between the ceramic form and the painted imagery reflects Picasso's lifelong fascination with ancient Mediterranean traditions and his innovative approach to the decorative arts.

Medium
Red earthenware turned pitcher painted in colors with partial brushed glaze.

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Evening & Day Editions

October 17, 2018

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Pablo Picasso, Centaur and Face (Centaure et visage)

This striking red earthenware pitcher by Pablo Picasso showcases his masterful ability to transform functional objects into dynamic works of art. The turned vessel is painted in vibrant colors with a partial brushed glaze, depicting the mythological figure of a centaur alongside an expressive face in Picasso's signature bold and gestural style. The interplay between the ceramic form and the painted imagery reflects Picasso's lifelong fascination with ancient Mediterranean traditions and his innovative approach to the decorative arts.

Medium
Red earthenware turned pitcher painted in colors with partial brushed glaze.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Red And Earth Tones, Cubism, Mythological Subject, Male Artist, Playful And Whimsical, Ceramic Art, Figurative Art, Earthenware, Spanish Artist, Master Artist

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Richard Caswell, Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro, Saul Beceiro Novo