{"product_id":"ap_24513","title":"Le vase de fleurs 1959","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eCreated in 1959, \u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eLe vase de fleurs\u003c\/em\u003e is part of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePablo Picasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s innovative linocut series published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCercle d'Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. As plate 11, this work stands apart from the bullfighting themes that dominate much of the suite, returning instead to one of Picasso’s enduring subjects: the still life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eAt first glance, the composition presents a vase containing stylized flowers. Yet, as often in Picasso’s work, the image resists a single reading. The vase and its contents are constructed from interlocking shapes and bold contours that suggest multiple interpretations—at once floral, architectural, and even subtly anthropomorphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThe central form of the vase is symmetrical yet dynamic, its contours defined by thick black lines that anchor the composition. From it emerge branching, organic shapes that resemble leaves, blossoms, or abstract growths. These forms spiral and radiate outward, creating a sense of expansion and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eThe surface is richly textured with carved lines that vary in direction and density. These marks not only describe form but also animate the image, giving the impression of movement within an otherwise static subject. The interplay of curved and linear patterns adds depth and complexity to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eColor is restrained to a palette of earthy browns, ochres, and blacks, emphasizing the graphic strength of the design. The contrast between light and dark areas highlights the structure of the vase and the surrounding forms, while also reinforcing the decorative quality of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003ePicasso’s approach to the linocut medium is particularly evident here. The bold outlines define the composition, while the intricate internal carving reveals the artist’s hand at work. The visible traces of the cutting process—grooves, textures, and irregularities—become an integral part of the visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eThis work reflects Picasso’s ability to transform a traditional subject into something entirely new. The still life, historically associated with stability and order, is here reimagined as a living, evolving form. The vase and flowers seem to pulse with energy, blurring the boundary between object and organism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2616\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eLe vase de fleurs\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Picasso’s late style, where simplification and experimentation coexist. Through a combination of bold form, intricate texture, and imaginative transformation, he turns a familiar motif into a compelling exploration of structure, rhythm, and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinocut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbstract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePl. 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picasso Pablo","offers":[{"title":"32 x 38 \/ A","offer_id":53552856432967,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24513Insta2.jpg?v=1775829930","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.com\/en\/products\/ap_24513","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}