One of the most prolific and revolutionary artists the world has ever seen, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, which he founded with Georges Braque, Picasso’s influence extends to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism.
“Every act of creation is, first of all, an act of destruction,” the Spanish artist proclaimed. In Picasso's Cubist paintings, he emphasizes the two-dimensionality of the canvas, breaking with conventions regarding perspective, foreshortening and proportion. Picasso was inspired by Iberian and African tribal art. One of his most famous pre-Cubist works is Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907), a painting considered immoral and shocking at the time for its depiction of nude women whose faces resemble Iberian tribal masks.
Picasso made many portraits in this style, most often of the women in his life, their expressively colored faces composed of geometric shards of surface planes. In Woman in a Hat (Olga), 1935, he painted his first wife as an assemblage of abstract forms, leaving the viewer to decipher the subject through the contrasting colors and shapes. Picasso was a tireless artist, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Tracing his life’s work reveals the progression of modern art, on which he had an unparalleled influence.
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Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Original unique ceramic pitcher vase in the form of a fish by Pablo Picasso "Sujet poisson". Picasso's association with the Madoura Studio was for over 25 years, making it one of the...
Ceramic, Clay
Pre Columbian Mayan Aztec Wari Anthropomorphic Vessel Ceramic Vase Jug Artifact
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual pre-columbian ceramic face vessel from the ancient Mayan, Aztec or Wari Empire (c. 300–1000 CE). This pre-columbian vase or jug features an anthropomorphic effigy ...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint
Ono Hakuko Ceramic Vase Japanese Arita Yuri-Kinsai Porcelain Vessel Japan Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An elegant early Japanese ceramic vase hand made by Ono Hakuko using the Yuri-Kinsai technique of applying gold leaf to the body of the porcelain vessel and then delicately covering ...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Gio Ponti Style Murano Glass Canne Pitcher Vase Carafe Atomic Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass canne pitcher carafe or vase, attributed to the legendary Gio Ponti, is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design and Italian craftsmanship. Created in th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Female Figure Woman Sculpture Cappellin Venini Soffiato Glas
By Cappellin, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine delicate sculptural figurine of a woman by Seguso Vetri d'Arte or Cappellin Venini made of delicate translucent soffiato glass with a slightly iridized finish and teal green "...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Yoichi Ohira Battuto Murano Art Glass Vase Carved Italian Mid Century Modern
By Yoichi Ohira
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A exceptional and rare Yoichi Ohira murano battuto art glass vase, vessel or bowl. Signed and dated 1992. Hand made on the Venetian island of Murano in Italy using the iconic battuto...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Lampe femme 1955 Vase tourné H.27 cm, Larg.18 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, Intérieur couverte Bleu, noir, grège Tiré à 100 exemplaires R.764.Va
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso "Chouette Femme" Vase, Ceramic, Glazed, France, 1951
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in PARIS, FR
Pablo Picasso "Chouette Femme" Original Picasso ceramics in white terracotta, with coloured slip and glaze. Annotated "Edition Picasso" and "Picasso / Madoura" on the underside. Ed...
Ceramic
Vase deux anses hautes - Mid-Century Figurative Ceramic Vase
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pablo Picasso's Vase deux anses hautes (1953) belongs to his celebrated Madoura ceramics period, when he transformed everyday pottery forms into vessels for a new kind of sculptural ...
Ceramic
Spanish Pitcher
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
Spanish Pitcher Ceramic, 1954 Edition : 57/200 Publisher : Édition Picasso, Madoura Catalog : [Ramié 245, p. 130] H x W x D : 22.50 cm. x 12.00 cm. x 25.00 cm. 8.86 in. x 4.72 in. ...
Ceramic
Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase After Pablo Picasso, signed on the front 'Picasso' in blue script. Stamped on the bottom: 296 1994 Edition 29A /500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico Bears Paper Padilla Label This limited edition Padilla Picasso pottery vase is a stunning tribute to Pablo Picasso’s iconic ceramic designs. Created circa 1994 as part of a limited run of 500 pieces, this handled portrait vase is stamped 296 Edition 29A out of 500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico and bears an original Padilla paper label. The front is signed "Picasso" in blue script, reflecting the artist’s unmistakable style. Standing 12 inches high, 5.5 inches wide (including the handle), and 3.5 inches deep, this piece features a striking hand-painted abstract portrait. The cream/ivory base is accented with dark green outlining the rim, while ochre tones are used for the expressive scraffito hair-like design. The face and decorative swirl patterns are rendered in deep blue, while lavender brushstrokes elegantly swirl around the lower half. The handle is adorned with black and red striped accents, adding to its unique visual appeal. A beautiful collector’s item, this Padilla Edition Picasso vase...
Pottery
Pablo Picasso 'Vase deux anses hautes' (A. R. 213) Madoura Vase 1953
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Vase deux anses hautes (A. R. 213) Terre de faïence vase, 1953, from the edition of 400, inscribed 'D'Après Picasso / Edition Picasso', partially glazed a...
Ceramic, Earthenware
From 1901 to 1904, Picasso limited his palette to bluish hues in producing some of his most famous early works. A new show looks at the recycled materials, hidden underpaintings, surprising influences and bohemian lifestyle that led to their creation.
Learn the stories of some of the world's most recognizable artworks and their makers.
