Pablo Picasso, Black Face Service, Plate F, 1948 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | "Black Face" Service, Plate F, 1948 |
| Medium: | Madoura plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (red, green, white, bright black ground), knife engraved under glaze |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 9 5/8 in (24.5 cm) |
| Edition: | From the edition of 100. |
| Signature: | This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'D'APRES PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse. |
| ID # | w-4573 |
Picasso showcases his mastery of painting on ceramics as he drafts a simple face with a calm and content expression. Set against a dark, black glaze and shiny background, the brilliant white, red, and green hues seem to leap from the plate, as they contrast nicely throughout. The rosy-cheeked faun appears as if peacefully drifting off to slumber with his or her eyes closed.
Created in 1948, this plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (red, green, white, bright black ground) is knife engraved under glaze. From the edition of 100, this work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'D'APRES PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
This work 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. Listed and illustrated in the following: Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.
Subject Matter: Portrait
