A whimsical and deeply inspiring visual archive, Picasso Keramiek (Picasso Ceramics) is a substantial 250-page monograph documenting the legendary master’s joyful, avant-garde exploration of clay. Published in 1985, this highly curated volume captures the spirit of Picasso’s post-war residency at the Madoura workshop in the South of France, showcasing the plates, pitchers, and zoomorphic vessels that redefined twentieth-century ceramic art.
The book’s graphic cover features a striking, square-format photograph of a hand-painted ceramic female bust set against a rich, saturated cobalt blue backdrop. Designed for an international audience, the interior contains detailed parallel text in Dutch and English, serving as an exceptional visual reference. With its clean typography and distinct modernist edge, this vintage catalog makes a profound styling statement on a contemporary mantel, a minimalist shelf next to studio pottery, or a curated design console.
Author / Editor Museum Het Kruithuis / Exhibition Monograph
Period 1985
Pages 250 pages
Language Multilingual (Dutch, English)
Dimensions Approximately 24 cm H x 24 cm W x 2 cm D
Materials Heavy-weight graphic softcover, premium matte art paper
Condition
Good Vintage Condition. The 250 interior pages are clean, crisp, and tightly bound, with the color plates exceptionally bright and true to the original pottery glazes. The graphic softcover shows authentic vintage character and minor shelf wear, including some light edge rubbing and minor corner wear typical of art catalogs from this decade, maintaining an excellent structural integrity.
A whimsical and deeply inspiring visual archive, Picasso Keramiek (Picasso Ceramics) is a substantial 250-page monograph documenting the legendary master’s joyful, avant-garde exploration of clay. Published in 1985, this highly curated volume captures the spirit of Picasso’s post-war residency at the Madoura workshop in the South of France, showcasing the plates, pitchers, and zoomorphic vessels that redefined twentieth-century ceramic art.
The book’s graphic cover features a striking, square-format photograph of a hand-painted ceramic female bust set against a rich, saturated cobalt blue backdrop. Designed for an international audience, the interior contains detailed parallel text in Dutch and English, serving as an exceptional visual reference. With its clean typography and distinct modernist edge, this vintage catalog makes a profound styling statement on a contemporary mantel, a minimalist shelf next to studio pottery, or a curated design console.
Author / Editor Museum Het Kruithuis / Exhibition Monograph
Period 1985
Pages 250 pages
Language Multilingual (Dutch, English)
Dimensions Approximately 24 cm H x 24 cm W x 2 cm D
Materials Heavy-weight graphic softcover, premium matte art paper
Condition
Good Vintage Condition. The 250 interior pages are clean, crisp, and tightly bound, with the color plates exceptionally bright and true to the original pottery glazes. The graphic softcover shows authentic vintage character and minor shelf wear, including some light edge rubbing and minor corner wear typical of art catalogs from this decade, maintaining an excellent structural integrity.
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