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.
Browse an expansive collection of Pablo Picasso's art on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher, Picasso Style, France, 1950
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, England
Discover this beautiful ceramic stoneware pitcher, inspired by Picasso's artistic style of the 1950s. This pitcher, with its abstract patterns and soft colors of beige, brown and blu...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Picasso Ceramic Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic Picasso Pitcher Tetes -1956 5” diameter x 6” tall Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Earthenware pitcher white, oxidized paraffin decoration, black and...
Ceramic
Madoura Pottery Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher signed Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
This Madoura Pottery glazed earthenware Têtes pitcher, signed by Pablo Picasso and created in France circa 1953, encapsulates the artist’s playful yet radical reimagining of everyday...
Earthenware
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in glazed earthenware.
By Madoura
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Cruchon Hibou" jug in...
Earthenware
Chope Visage, Pablo Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Madrid, ES
Chope Visage, Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s, Design, earthenware, figurative Chope Visage Ed. 300 units 1959 Fired clay, engobe decoration, glazed interior H. 21.9 cm Indented stamp a...
Clay
$12,500
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Ceramic, Paint, Pottery, Earthenware
$1,295
H 8.67 in W 4.14 in D 5.32 in
French Vallauris Ceramic Pitcher Vase in Picasso Style, 1950s Design
By Vallauris, Pablo Picasso
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French vintage ceramic pitcher vase by Vallauris. Abstract face like decor with umber, dark green and midnight blue brush strokes on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...
Ceramic, Pottery
Spanish Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
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 Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
Earthenware
Royal Haeger American Art Pottery Vase/Jug
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century Royal Haeger drip glaze pottery vase. Colors featured are rich purple and turquoise. Rounded handle in upper edge of vase. Marked on bottom "Royal Haeger 432-H U.S.A.". G...
Pottery
Faience Polychrome Decorated Beer Stein With Pewter Lid and Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
German Faience pitcher/jug with hinged pewter lid and handle. Hand painted floral design, along with stag and dog, on white background. Top of lid is monogrammed. Has minor wear from...
Ceramic, Faience
Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic "Tête de chèvre de profil" Plate
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), "Tête de chèvre de profil" or "Goat's Head" Plate. Partially glazed white earthenware with brown and green. This Picasso ceramic plate Ramié 110 ...
Ceramic
Italian 18th C. Majolica Wet Drug or Syrup Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautifully decorated 18th century Italian Majolica faience ‘wet’ or syrup albarello/drug jar. Blue and white having a front reserve, blue and white scrolls to body. Beautifully de...
Pottery
Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
Faience
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.
