Modern and Contemporary Art Still Life with Bowls and a Jug Made in France, Europe1908 Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, Spanish, 1881 - 1973 Oil on canvas * Gallery 167, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor 1952-61-93 A. E. Gallatin Collection, 1952 |
LabelThe thick volumes and rich colors of Picasso's paintings of 1908 reflect his deep interest in African sculpture while the upturned perspectives of the still-lifes suggest his attention to Cézanne. X-rays of this canvas reveal an earlier image of a standing nude woman, similar to other figurative paintings Picasso made that year. The faint outline of the woman's face can be seen in the upper center of the canvas, in the dark space between the jug and the bowl.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
