Picasso Grande Nature Morte au Compotier Lithograph

Limited Edition 387 of 2500

Archival Offset Lithograph

15 December 1945

Following World War II, Picasso's work during this period shows a return to a more personal and expressive style, yet it remains deeply rooted in his innovative approaches to form and composition.

Picasso's lithographs from 1945 exhibit his mastery of line and form. He employs bold, fluid lines that often suggest movement and energy, capturing the essence of his subjects with minimalistic precision. This period saw him exploring themes of mythological and everyday life, with a focus on the human figure, animals, and still life. His figures often possess an almost sculptural quality, where the interplay of light and shadow, combined with his characteristic distortion and abstraction, reveals the inner vitality of the subjects.

The use of lithography as a medium allowed Picasso to experiment with texture and contrast in new ways. His prints from this time display a sophisticated handling of the lithographic process, balancing areas of dense black with subtle grays and whites to create a sense of depth and dimension. Picasso’s lithographs from this period are also notable for their expressive spontaneity; they often look like sketches, yet they are meticulously composed, showing the artist’s ability to convey complex ideas with apparent simplicity.