Pot, Glass and Book — Fine Art

Pot, Glass and Book - 1908 shows three objects placed close together on a plain ground. The pot is dark, the glass is light, and the book has a blocky cover. Pablo Picasso breaks the forms into planes that lean against one another.

The fine art print goes straight onto a nail. From across the room the shapes read as three solid blocks. Up close the edges show small shifts in the painted flat colour. The white frame gives the picture a clear edge on the wall.

The frame finish holds the edge steady so the planes do not blur. The page is matte, so the light planes on the glass stay even under a lamp. Turn the print toward the room and the flat planes keep their balance.