Pablo Picasso, Yan Pitcher, 1952 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Yan Pitcher, 1952 |
| Reference: | Ramié 140 |
| Medium: | Original turned pitcher of red earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (black and white) |
| Image Size: | MAX HEIGHT: 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | MAX WIDTH: 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Signature: | Inscribed stamps on the underside of the pitcher, 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' |
| ID # | w-2496 |
Pablo Picasso Yan Pitcher, 1952
Evoking some subtle Asian characteristics, this Yan Pitcher is gloriously decorated in some striking, bold design throughout its matte surface. The opening and upper rim of the work is particularly detailed, with a pinched spout that seems to echo the decorative mouth that Picasso has created. Highlighting the natural, deep red earthenware clay coloration is a brilliant white area that highlights what seems to be the breast of a birdlike subject. The equally decorative handle has alternating black and red stripes, alluding to a somewhat optical and abstract element to this classic Yan pitcher.
Created in 1952, this original turned pitcher is hand crafted of red earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (black and white). With inscribed stamps on the underside of the pitcher, 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO'; handwritten inscription in black on the underside of the pitcher, 'EDITION | PICASSO'. Out of the total edition of 400 works produced.
Illustrated in:
1) Ramié, A. (1988) Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 140 on pg. 78 (another variant illustrated).
