A.R. 43 – Visage Noir, plate H, is a striking ceramic work by Pablo Picasso, created at the renowned Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, where he produced many of his most celebrated ceramics. The bold black visage, rendered with confident lines against a contrasting dark background, exemplifies Picasso’s mastery of simplified form and expressive line. The imagery reflects his enduring fascination with mask-like faces, ancient motifs, and the emotional power of abstraction. Both graphic and sculptural in presence, this work stands as a highly collectible example of Picasso’s Madoura-period ceramics.
Picasso’s partnership with the Madoura studio in Vallauris, France allowed him to explore ceramics with unprecedented freedom, producing works that blend painterly expression, sculpture, and traditional craft.
Acquired via online auction from a Las Vegas private collection by Artemis collection.
A.R. 43 – Visage Noir, plate H, is a striking ceramic work by Pablo Picasso, created at the renowned Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, where he produced many of his most celebrated ceramics. The bold black visage, rendered with confident lines against a contrasting dark background, exemplifies Picasso’s mastery of simplified form and expressive line. The imagery reflects his enduring fascination with mask-like faces, ancient motifs, and the emotional power of abstraction. Both graphic and sculptural in presence, this work stands as a highly collectible example of Picasso’s Madoura-period ceramics.
Picasso’s partnership with the Madoura studio in Vallauris, France allowed him to explore ceramics with unprecedented freedom, producing works that blend painterly expression, sculpture, and traditional craft.
Acquired via online auction from a Las Vegas private collection by Artemis collection.
