{"title":"Pablo Ruiz Picasso","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-fonte-pablo-ruiz-picasso","title":"Portrait of Fonte - Pablo Ruiz Picasso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charcoal and watercolour portrait of the artist Joaquim Bas, known as Fonte, created by Pablo Picasso during his early years in Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the artist and writer Joaquim Bas, known by his nickname Fonte, during the period when Picasso was active in the bohemian circles of Barcelona. Executed in charcoal and watercolour, the work captures the subject in a moment of quiet contemplation. The figure wears a loose, smock-like garment, suggesting the informal atmosphere of the studio or the artistic milieu of the Els Quatre Gats café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicasso employs a direct, expressive line quality to define the facial features and the folds of the clothing. The background is rendered with broad, dark washes that create a sense of depth and focus the viewer's attention on the subject. The composition is balanced, with the subject holding a portfolio or book, a common attribute for an artist or intellectual of the era. The muted colour palette, dominated by charcoal greys and subtle washes, reflects the sombre, introspective mood often found in Picasso's early works before his transition into the Blue Period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the social network of the young Picasso. It demonstrates his early proficiency in portraiture and his ability to convey character through minimal means. The signature at the bottom, along with the handwritten name of the sitter, provides a clear link to the artist's personal history and his formative years in Spain. The work remains a study of a contemporary, rendered with the technical confidence that would define his later career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sea-wave-grace-cossington-smith\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSea Wave - Grace Cossington Smith — Grace Cossington Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pablo Ruiz Picasso","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415873032527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873098063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873196367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415873229135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873294671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Fonte_Poster_CompositorV1_1786138755406.jpg?v=1786139272"},{"product_id":"the-source-three-women-at-the-fountain-pablo-ruiz-picasso","title":"The Source (Three Women at the Fountain) - Pablo Ruiz Picasso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 etching by Pablo Ruiz Picasso, depicting three women at a fountain in a style influenced by classical antiquity and monumental sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Pablo Ruiz Picasso, titled The Source (Three Women at the Fountain), dates to 1921. It belongs to a period in the artist's career often described as his Neoclassical phase. During these years, Picasso moved away from the fragmented forms of Cubism, choosing instead to engage with the monumental and sculptural qualities of classical antiquity. The composition features three female figures gathered around a fountain, a subject that echoes the serene, timeless quality of Mediterranean mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicasso employs a series of rhythmic, hatched lines to define the forms of the women and the vessels they hold. The technique creates a sense of volume and weight, despite the economy of the mark-making. The figures possess a heavy, statuesque presence, their drapery rendered with fluid lines that suggest the influence of Greek sculpture. The background is kept minimal, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the interaction between the figures and their shared task. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise historical artistic traditions with his own distinct graphic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects a broader interest among artists of the early twentieth century in returning to order and classical structure following the upheaval of the First World War. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Picasso directs the viewer to the essential geometry of the human form. The etching process itself provides a crispness to the lines, ensuring that the interplay of light and shadow remains clear and deliberate. This piece offers a glimpse into the versatility of Picasso, showing his capacity to work within established aesthetic frameworks while maintaining his own recognisable hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/equestrian-portrait-of-philip-iii-francisco-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEquestrian Portrait of Philip III - Francisco Goya — Francisco Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/aanval-bij-ouderkerk-aan-de-amstel-cornelis-brouwer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAanval bij Ouderkerk aan de Amstel - Cornelis Brouwer — Cornelis Brouwer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pablo Ruiz Picasso","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416523510095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416523575631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416523673935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416523706703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416523772239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Source-Three-Women-at-the-Fountain-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786144270398.jpg?v=1786144488"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/pablo-ruiz-picasso.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}