| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Nature Morte au Crâne (Still Life with Skull), ca. 1960 |
| Reference: | Picasso 001 |
| Medium: | Aquatint |
| Signature: | This work is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right corner. |
Pablo Picasso Nature morte au Crâne (Still Life with Skull), 1960 is a beautifully vibrant color aquatint done after the artist's 1947 painting. The composition is Picasso's cubist take on a traditional still life, with a large human skull and green onions spread out with other objects on a table. This print is an incredible example of Picasso's talent in abstracting everyday objects into new and unrecognizable shapes. The still life has been a staple in traditional painting since the Renaissance, when it first became popular, and many artists tackle the subject during their career.
