Reference: Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited

Ceramic Works 1947 - 1971, Galerie Madoura, 1988,

reproduced page 246, catalogue Number 476

Edition: 81/500

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.