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Pablo Picasso — Gothic Pitcher with Leaves (Pichet gothique aux feuilles)
Pablo Picasso

Gothic Pitcher with Leaves (Pichet gothique aux feuilles)

Created in 1953, this white earthenware pitcher showcases Picasso's bold exploration of ceramic art, featuring vibrant painted colors and intricate knife-engraved leaf motifs that animate its surface. The Gothic-inspired form is brought to life through Picasso's characteristic fusion of decorative and painterly techniques, while a glazed interior adds both functionality and visual depth. This work exemplifies Picasso's celebrated foray into ceramics during his years in Vallauris, where he transformed everyday utilitarian objects into dynamic works of fine art.

Medium
White earthenware turned pitcher painted in colors, knife engraved and glazed in the interior.

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October 17, 2017

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Pablo Picasso, Gothic Pitcher with Leaves (Pichet gothique aux feuilles)

Created in 1953, this white earthenware pitcher showcases Picasso's bold exploration of ceramic art, featuring vibrant painted colors and intricate knife-engraved leaf motifs that animate its surface. The Gothic-inspired form is brought to life through Picasso's characteristic fusion of decorative and painterly techniques, while a glazed interior adds both functionality and visual depth. This work exemplifies Picasso's celebrated foray into ceramics during his years in Vallauris, where he transformed everyday utilitarian objects into dynamic works of fine art.

Medium
White earthenware turned pitcher painted in colors, knife engraved and glazed in the interior.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Functional Art, 20th Century, Decorative Vessel, Cubism, Male Artist, Cubist Influence, Gothic Style, Botanical Motifs, Decorative Arts, Ceramic Art, Modernism, Earthenware, Pottery, Spanish Artist, Earth Tones, Abstract, 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