Pablo Picasso, Quatre Danseurs (Four Dancers), 1956 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Quatre Danseurs (Four Dancers), 1956 |
| Reference: | Ramiev 313 |
| Medium: | Madoura convex wall plaque of white earthenware clay, engraving accentuated with glaze and black patinated ground |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 9 7/8 in (25 cm) |
| Edition: | From the edition of 450. |
| Signature: | This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse. |
| ID # | w-4610 |
Pablo Picasso Quatre Danseurs (Four Dancers), 1956
Featuring a stunning variant of movement and form, Pablo Picasso has transformed the art of the textured surface of this ceramic plate by depicting a series of four dancing characters. Achieving a lightness of body and spirit, these four dancers appear to float across the composition. Picasso Four Dancers, 1956, relays a sense of unity and joy, as the figures clasp hands, engaging in a moment of carefree fancy.
Created in 1956, this convex wall plaque of white earthenware clay, engraving accentuated with glaze and black patinated ground is from the edition of 450. This work is stamped with the ‘MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse.
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ & COA:
Picasso Four Dancers, 1956, 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: 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonne no. 313
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany Picasso Four Dancers, 1956.
