Vase of Flowers on a Table (Vase de fleurs sur une table)

Description of Art: In Vase of Flowers on a Table, Picasso combines floral still life with architectural structure to create a balanced, pictorial arrangement. A bouquet rests in a vase atop a table draped with cloth, while the composition is anchored by simplified forms and planar subdivisions. The strong, decisive brushwork and restrained palette—tonal creams, soft greens, and warm neutrals—maintain clarity while allowing the bouquet its presence. Though representational, Picasso’s handling is modern: negative space, flat planes, and subtle shifts in edge quality evoke tension between object and surface. The piece reflects his mastery of translating commonplace subjects into sophisticated, poised formal studies.