Pablo Picasso, Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile), 1950 A.R. 106

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Title:Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile), 1950
Reference:A.R. 106
Medium:Madoura round/square plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in oxidized paraffin (brown, green) and white enamel bath
Image Size:DIAMETER: 10 in (25.5 cm)
Edition:From the edition of 50.
Signature:This work is stamped with the 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' stamps on the reverse
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-7258

Historical Description

Pablo Picasso Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile), 1950; Utilizing clean-cut lines and strong color contrasts, Picasso depicts the profile of a goat. Picasso utilizes crisp, brown lines to delineate the profile of the goat's head and to add a sense of texture to the piece, conveying the feel of the goat's fur and horns. These brown lines contrast sharply against the white background, causing the image of the goat to stand out to the viewer. The goat appears as a delicate figure with a thin neck and elongated face, calmly gazing forward.

Created in 1950, this original round/square plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in oxidized paraffin (brown, green) and white enamel bath is from the edition of 50. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' stamps on the reverse.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile), 1950 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final 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. 106.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

Subject Matter: Goat