Nature morte aux poires et au pichet, 1960
Print : aquatint, etching · 50 x 65.5 x 0.1 cm 19.7 x 25.8 x 0 inch · Ready to hang
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Type
Print : numbered and limited to 300 copies
1 copy available
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
aquatint , etching on Arches paper
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50 x 65.5 x 0.1 cm 19.7 x 25.8 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
60 x 75.5 x 3 cm 23.6 x 29.7 x 1.2 inch
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Nature morte aux poires et au pichet
Etching and aquatint from 1960.
The edition of 32/300 on Arches paper.
Dimensions of work: 50 x 65.5 cm.
Hand signed.
Publisher: Atelier Crommelynck, Paris.
The work is in Excellent condition.
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Pablo Picasso's Nature morte aux fruits belongs to a period in the 1930s when the artist continuously reinvented the traditional still life. Created in 1936, the composition reflects Picasso's ability to transform ordinary domestic objects into dynamic arrangements of line, form, and spatial tension. Rather than presenting fruit and vessels in a purely realistic manner, Picasso reduced them into expressive shapes and rhythmic contours, balancing elements of representation and abstraction. The work demonstrates his enduring dialogue with earlier still-life traditions, particularly those of Cézanne and the Spanish bodegón, while simultaneously asserting the radical visual language that defined modern art.
Several decades later, the composition was translated into the medium of aquatint with Picasso's approval and published in an edition of 300 by Atelier Crommelynck in Paris. The Crommelynck workshop became closely associated with Picasso's late printmaking activity and was internationally recognized for its exceptional technical mastery. Through the aquatint process, the richness of tone, texture, and expressive quality of the composition was preserved while giving the image a distinct graphic presence characteristic of Picasso's celebrated print oeuvre.
The present example, numbered 32 from the edition of 300, bears Picasso's hand signature together with the publisher's blindstamp, confirming its place within the authorized edition printed by Atelier Crommelynck, Paris. Picasso's direct involvement in inspecting and signing these impressions reflects the importance he attributed to printmaking as an original artistic practice. Today, works such as Nature morte aux fruits remain highly regarded among collectors for their combination of intimacy, technical sophistication, and the timeless vitality that characterizes Picasso's art.
Presentation
« To me there is no past or future in art. If a work of art cannot live always in the present it must not be considered at all », it is surely what guaranteed Pablo Picasso his universal and timeless recognition! Inspired by his passions of a given moment, and pushing the boundaries of art, he is considered among the most influential artists of the 20th century. His paintings, sculptures, prints and ceramics are absolutely key pieces in the museums of modern art of the world and have influenced some of the greatest artists. Born in 1881 in Malaga, Pablo Picasso was a real art prodigy. At the age of 8, he painted his first oil paintings, at 15 he entered Barcelona's art school, at only 19, he represented Spain the Exposition Universelle in Paris with « Last Moments ».
Following that, Picasso moved to Paris and discovered Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, Gauguin and Cézanne. The suicide of his friend Casagemas, with whom he lived in Paris, had a profound effect on him and his sadness permeated all his canvases at the time, this was Picasso's « blue period ». From 1905, his melancholy and blue tones were replaced with joy and rose hues, when the painter fell in love with Fernande Olivier and moved to Bateau Lavoir, where he met artists and writers of the time: Matisse, Apollinaire, Jean Cocteau… this was his « rose period ».
From 1906, his obsession with a more complete representation of space inspired him, along with Georges Braque, to decompose objects and recreate them again on the canvas, in the manner of a collage, to show all facets of them. It was the emergence of Cubism that brought back into play the notion of perspective in art. His work « Les Demoiselles d'Avignon », breaking completely with all the codes of the era, sparked debate and would change, in an irreversible way, the rules for artistic creation in the 20th century.
Judging the image to be complicated to read, he abandoned Cubism in 1915 in favour of more traditional portraits, until the Spanish Civil War, when he painted his largest painting: « Guernica », depicting the horror of the Spanish Civil War and marking the beginning of his political engagement.
Picasso died in 1973 in Mougins, leaving behind me a life rich in amorous passions and moral commitments, permeating his work and marking the history of art indelibly. His work is omnipresent in all the largest modern art collections: at the Musée Picasso in Paris, at MoMA in New-York, in the Museo Reina Sofia and many others...
In 2024, the art world continued to celebrate the enduring legacy of Pablo Picasso, the renowned Spanish painter and sculptor. A notable exhibition, "Picasso and Paper", was held at the Cleveland Museum of Art, showcasing nearly 300 works that explored Picasso's innovative use of paper across various mediums, including collages and drawings. This exhibition offered a comprehensive look into Picasso's creative process and his experimentation with materials.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises significant events honoring Picasso's artistic contributions. From February 14 to June 29, 2025, the Atelier des Lumières in Paris will host an immersive exhibition titled "Picasso, Art in Motion". This exhibition aims to delve into Picasso's eclectic and abundant universe, highlighting his relentless energy and constant reinvention of art through a collection of his works, photographs, and videos. Visitors can expect to experience a dynamic journey through various phases of Picasso's career, from his early works to his later masterpieces.
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