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Pablo Picasso Watermelon Still Life For Sale
Pablo Picasso
Watermelon Still Life, 1962
Linocut on Arches paper Numbered from the edition of 160 in pencil in the lower right; printed by Hidalgo Arnéra, Vallauris. This work is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right.
20 x 29 in 50.8 x 73.7 cm
Edition
Edition of 160
About this work
In Watermelon Still Life (1962), Picasso reinvents the centuries-old tradition of the still life through the bold, graphic possibilities of the linocut. Executed in Vallauris with the master printer Hidalgo Arnéra, this work demonstrates the artist’s late-career fascination with the linoleum block as a medium, which he transformed into a vehicle for rich color, radical simplification, and playful experimentation.At first glance, the composition is striking for its vibrancy. The watermelon slice, rendered in deep red and green, anchors the image on the left, its triangular shape boldly juxtaposed against the circular swirl of a glowing lightbulb above. The right side of the composition features an energetic scatter of abstracted fruit or flowers, suggesting the lively disarray of a table under lamplight. A checkered tablecloth in alternating reds and blues creates a dynamic surface that unites the composition, while the concentric, almost frame-like borders intensify the sense of theatrical staging.Picasso’s use of the linocut medium is especially inventive here. Rather than striving for naturalistic representation, he embraces flat planes of saturated color, rhythmic line work, and stark contrasts, transforming a familiar domestic subject into an electrifying and modern composition. The glowing spiral bulb at the center infuses the piece with vitality, suggesting both illumination and the energy of Picasso’s own creative process.This work also reflects Picasso’s long-standing engagement with still life as a genre. From his early cubist explorations to his later ceramics and prints, the still life remained a site for experimentation—allowing him to reimagine everyday objects with humor, power, and originality. In Watermelon Still Life, the motif of food resonates with themes of nourishment, Mediterranean abundance, and the communal table, while simultaneously showcasing Picasso’s restless ability to reinvent form.Far from being static, the composition exudes movement and vibrancy. The spiraling energy of the lamp, the bold diagonal of the watermelon, and the erratic scatter of fruit create a sense of visual rhythm that elevates the still life into something dynamic and celebratory. Picasso reaffirms here that the simplest of subjects—a slice of watermelon, a lamp, a cloth—can, through his vision, become a modern icon.For more information or to buy Visage no. 197 (1963) by Pablo Picasso, contact our galleries using the form below.
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