Jouer de flute picasso biography

Utilizing the minimalist design motifs frequently found in his ceramics, Pablo Picasso's Joueur de flûte et cavaliers (Flute Player and Cavaliers), 1956 A.R. 340 creates an intricate and harmonious work that plays with our notion of what is functional and what is art. Situated somewhere in the wistful and romantic French countryside, the reclining flute player performs as the masculine and agile cavaliers pass by in the distance.

Created in 1956, this round ceramic plate was produced by Madoura under the direction of Picasso.

Created from white earthenware clay, this piece is from an edition of only 100. The work is stamped on the reverse, ‘Empreinte Originale De Picasso’ and ‘Madoura plein feu’ and an inscribed marking A101.

Georges Bloch stated of Picasso’s ceramic works, ‘…in approach, material and technique is as novel as it is interesting.

Pottery, gleaming white discs with relief designs, monochrome or brightly coloured ovals, dishes and even jugs and vases here serv Jouer de flute (Flute Player) – Works – eMuseum NAGUX