One of the most prolific and revolutionary artists the world has ever seen, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, which he founded with Georges Braque, Picasso’s influence extends to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism.
“Every act of creation is, first of all, an act of destruction,” the Spanish artist proclaimed. In Picasso's Cubist paintings, he emphasizes the two-dimensionality of the canvas, breaking with conventions regarding perspective, foreshortening and proportion. Picasso was inspired by Iberian and African tribal art. One of his most famous pre-Cubist works is Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907), a painting considered immoral and shocking at the time for its depiction of nude women whose faces resemble Iberian tribal masks.
Picasso made many portraits in this style, most often of the women in his life, their expressively colored faces composed of geometric shards of surface planes. In Woman in a Hat (Olga), 1935, he painted his first wife as an assemblage of abstract forms, leaving the viewer to decipher the subject through the contrasting colors and shapes. Picasso was a tireless artist, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Tracing his life’s work reveals the progression of modern art, on which he had an unparalleled influence.
Browse an expansive collection of Pablo Picasso's art on 1stDibs.
Engraved Face Plate by Pablo Picasso for Madoura
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Engraved Face Plate by Pablo Picasso for Madoura.
Earthenware
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate by Bernardaud Limoges, Don Quixote Decor
By Pablo Picasso, L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative ceramic plate was manufactured by Bernardaud et Cie in Limoges, France, with an original design by Pablo Picasso. The plate represents an iconic work by the ...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Bowl Oiseau à la Huppe A.R. 173
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery ashtray/bowl by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Oiseau à la huppe (Bird with tuft...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings called . This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PIC...
Ceramic
Picasso/Madoura - Poisson de profil
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in PAU, FR
Pablo Picasso Rare fish in profile (AR 130) Oval platter Width 25.5 cm Length 33.5 cm Edition of 50 but unique color. framed
Ceramic
$9,900
Picasso Ceramic Bowl
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Picador, Earthenware bowl white, decoration with slips and paraffin and white enamel, “Edition Picasso Madoura” inscription on the reverse, Edition of 500 ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird C 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food. Impresse...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Editions Picasso Madoura Picador round dish. Picasso had been using the image of the Picador in his artworks throughout his career. The theme of bullfighting has been one of his mo...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plate by Pablo Picasso, 1960's
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Created in collaboration with Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, Picasso’s ceramics transform traditional pottery into a canvas for his signature motifs—faces, animals, mythological figur...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Visage Tourmenté Plate, Unglazed White Earthenware, 1956
By Pablo Picasso
Located in CA, CA
Pablo Picasso Very rare example in unglazed white earthenware from Picasso's "Visage Tourmenté" series. Incised C 117, stamped Madoura Plein Feu, Empreinte Originale de Picasso and ...
Ceramic
$12,500
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
$49,053Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Ceramic
Poissons Glass Bowl by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Designed by René Lalique in 1921, this Poissons pattern bowl showcases a swirling motif composed of lithe swimming fish. The vessel highlights the master's love of the bold forms and...
Art Glass
$24,500
H 9.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Madoura Pottery Chouetton Owl Vase A.R. 135, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Madoura pottery vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Chouetton (Young Wood Owl)". The work, which features two distinct owl faces,...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Face Plate of 2 Profiles Facing Ceramic
Located in Chicago, IL
Face Plate of 2 Profiles Facing Ceramic, signed on backside has original wire on back for hanging dimensions: 10" dia 1.25" high
Ceramic
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.88 in Dm 8.5 in
Theodore Haviland, Limoges Sample Plate, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Painted with various hand-enameled colors, references and numbers over-glaze beneath color tabs. Marked to the underside near foot "THEODORE HAVILAND/ FRANCE" in green enamel "A. GUI...
Porcelain
$29,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.8 in W 7.88 in D 6 in
Pablo Picasso Pichet gravé gris, Picasso, Pitcher, Owl, Portrait, Design, 1954
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Tarzana, CA
Pichet gravé gris Ed. 500 pcs, 1954 White clay with grey engobe painting, partially glazed in white and black with incised decor. Dimensions Height: 11.8" H. 30 cm Stamped underside ...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Picasso Ceramic Plate "Tête De Chèvre De Profil' Ramié 110
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Norwood, NJ
This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$5,648
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
Picasso Ceramic Ash tray / cup "Oiseau sur la branche" Edition Madoura 1952
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
"BIRD ON A BRANCH", 1952 Turn round ash tray / cup Diameter 14,5 cm White earthenware clay with oxidized paraffin decoration 500 copies produced Stamped on back: "Edition Picasso" ...
Ceramic
$16,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.3 in W 7.9 in D 3 in
Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Original unique ceramic pitcher vase in the form of a fish by Pablo Picasso "Sujet poisson". Picasso's association with the Madoura Studio was for over 25 years, making it one of the...
Ceramic, Clay
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Bull in Landscape Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso bull in landscape dish editions Picasso Madoura France. Circa 1952. Impressed with mark to underside Madoura Plein Feu edition Picasso and also with edition Picasso. . ...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird And Sun 1952
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau Bird with Sun dish editions Picasso Madoura France. Circa 1952. Impressed with mark to underside Madoura Plein Feu edition Picasso and also with edition Picasso....
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Ceramic
"Little Face no. 12" decorative plate by Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Engraved Face Plate by Pablo Picasso for Madoura. Ref #460 in Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, Madoura by Alain Ramie; Pg242
Earthenware
Ceramic Plate Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1881 - 1973 What can I say about Picasso that hasn't already been written...? Only that I'm an admirer of an artist with so much passion and dedication. From the estate of the late Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn, daughter of the late art collector Joseph H. Hirshhorn of the 'Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden'. Selling "as is". Some chips and a crack. It can be restored or left as is for historical aesthetics or integrity like an old Etruscan piece of pottery. Ceramic with white glaze on the bottom with hallmarks, bisque glaze on top with painterly brush...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird with Sun C 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with sun, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referr...
Ceramic
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H 1.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird Tuft Pointy Beak C 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird with Tuft, circa 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft, editions Picasso Madoura France. circa 1952. 14 had painted brush strokes under the birds feet referr...
Ceramic
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H 1.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird With With Worm 1952
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Pablo Picasso Oiseau Bird with worm in mouth dish editions Picasso Madoura France. Circa 1952. Impressed with mark to underside Madoura Plein F...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Madoura Picador circa 1952
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Editions Picasso Madoura Picador round dish. Picasso had been using the image of the Picador in his artworks throughout his career. The theme of bullfighting has been one of his ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.74 in W 15.26 in D 12.56 in
Pablo Picasso Quatre Poissons Polychromes Limited Edition Ceramic Dish
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A French Terre de faience dish hand decorated with the Quatre Poissons Polychromes (Four Polychrome Fishes) design by Pablo Picasso and created in 1947. The oval shaped dish is made ...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso for Madoura Plate
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pablo Picasso ceramic wall plaque for Madoura Edition 450 ex, circa 1956 Beach scene.
Ceramic