{"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":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873098063,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873196367,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415873229135,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415873294671,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Fonte_Poster_CompositorV1_1786138755406.jpg?v=1786139272","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-fonte-pablo-ruiz-picasso","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}