Pablo Picasso Motifs no. 66, 1963, AR. 472

Contrasting stark whites against bold blues, blacks, and yellows, Picasso creates an electrifying work reminiscent of a flower in bloom. Three circles of varied hues envelop one another in the center of the piece while strong, linear strokes appear as petals emerging from these central circles towards the plate's border. These strokes vary in width and length and form no clear pattern, denying the viewer a sense of repetition or consistency. Picasso creates a work full of energy and liveliness that encourages the viewer's eye to jump around the surface of the plate, from the center circles out towards the plate's edge. The partially glazed surface also contributes to this optical movement, causing the piece to shimmer when viewed from different locations.

Created in 1963, this original round plate is made of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes and enamel (blue, yellow, black, white) and black patina under partial brushed glaze. Hand-numbered and inscribed in black (under brushed glaze), 'No. 66 | EDITION PICASSO | 133/150 | MADOURA'on the verso. This work is from the total edition of 150.

DOCUMENTED AND ILLUSTRATED IN:
1. Ramié, A. (1988) Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 472 on pg. 245 (another example illustrated).

About the Framing:
Museum-grade conservation framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats.