Pablo Picasso, Tete de faune (Faun's Head), 1948 A.R. 51
This grinning, ceramic faun has been the subject of several of Picasso's work during this period as he drew much inspiration from this classic mythological character. Fauns were most known for their love of dancing, entertainment, and overall fun; Picasso seems to have tapped into this aspect, creating an expressive and lively rendition of a faun's face the large, rectangular plate, Picasso ceramic "Tete de faune" (Faun's Head), 1948 A.R.51.
The colourful and detailed qualities allow the piece to come alive and seemingly penetrate our space with its defined horns and facial outline which follows the natural ridges and curves of the plate. Picasso took great lengths to animate each feature, from the hair on its head to the pupils in its eyes. The fun aura radiates from this piece and will surely enliven and brighten up any space. Highly sculptural in detail with fun, amusing features and facial expressions, this Faun's Head is one of Pablo Picasso's most cherished ceramics. Its brilliant, glossy finish and vibrant colour adds a touch of refinement and class while still evoking a lighthearted and pleasurable spirit.
Created on March 10, 1948, ceramic Faun's Head (Tete de faune) A.R. 51 is a Madoura rectangular dish of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (blue, pink, green, yellow, brown) and oxides under glaze numbered from the edition of 300. Stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse, this work also features the handwritten inscription in black:'I 122 | 91/300'.
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