Pablo Picasso, Visage aux cheveux bouclés (Curly Haired Face), 1968-1969

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Title:Visage aux cheveux bouclés (Curly Haired Face), 1968-1969
Reference:Ramié 573
Medium:Madoura square plaque of red earthenware clay, engobe ground, engraving enchanced with oxides under partial brushed glaze, black patina (white, blue, green)
Image Size:DIMENSIONS: 12 3/16 in x 12 3/16 in (31 cm x 31 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 100 on the reverse.
Signature:Features the inscribed stamps: 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' on the reverse.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-4766
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Historical Description

Pablo Picasso Visage aux cheveux bouclés (Curly Haired Face), 1968-1969 is an exquisite impression that captures the face of an unknown man. With textured curls cascading down the side of, his nose narrow and defined, eyes wide open as they gaze straight ahead, taking in his surroundings. In brilliant colors of green, blue, and white that play off the natural red tone of the clay, textures and light come into play that allow for the face to come to life. Layered between the glazes, you can see shadows as they drop beneath the eyes and nose, creating a greater sense of depth. A textured blue line runs parallel to the edge, framing the face within the work and confining it to the medium without it coming across as confined.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Visage aux cheveux bouclés (Curly Haired Face), 1968-1969 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).

  1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: Galerie Madoura, 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 573.
  2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Pablo Picasso Visage aux cheveux bouclés (Curly Haired Face), 1968-1969 is presented in a and optional optical grade Plexiglas.