Reference: Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited

Ceramic Works 1947 - 1971, Galerie Madoura, 1988, reproduced

page 342, catalogue Number 494

Edition: 214/500

Created by: Madoura Potteries, Vallauris, France

Note: This whimsical and humorous face echoes that of a clown,

conveying a sense of light-heartedness and childlike sentiment.

The bright glaze adds to the deep blue and forest green cheeks

set against the brilliant white background. Deep, bold strokes of

black come together to create the minimalist features of the eyes,

bridge of the nose, and wide smile. The coloration serves as

another character to this work, adding life and depth to this

visage. Picasso had created a number of faces for a series of

ceramic plates; this particular example stands out as one of his

more cheerful and exuberant works.