"Glass and Pitcher" is a painting created by Pablo Picasso in 1944. The painting depicts a simple composition featuring a glass and a pitcher on a table or countertop. Picasso often explored still life subjects in his work, and this piece showcases his unique style and approach to form and color.
During the 1940s, Picasso went through a period known as his "war years" or "occupation period." This period was marked by the influence of World War II and the occupation of Paris by German forces. The themes and subjects in Picasso's art during this time often reflected the turmoil and uncertainty of the war.
"Glass and Pitcher" is an example of Picasso's ability to transform ordinary objects into abstract and visually striking compositions. In this painting, he simplifies the forms of the glass and pitcher, reducing them to basic geometric shapes. The colors are vibrant, with bold contrasts between the warm hues of the pitcher and the cooler tones of the glass.
As with many of Picasso's works, "Glass and Pitcher" can be interpreted in various ways. Some art historians suggest that the juxtaposition of the glass and pitcher represents the duality of life and death or the contrast between fragility and strength. Others emphasize the purely aesthetic qualities of the painting, appreciating the interplay of colors, shapes, and textures.
"Pablo Picasso" was a renowned Spanish artist who is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art. He was born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, and died on April 8, 1973, in Mougins, France.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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