One of the most pleasing red earthenware tiles created by Picasso during his time at the Madoura Foundary in Vallarius, France, Petit Soleil (little sun) was created by the artist in 1969. Measuring 4 x 6 3/8 x 7/8 in. (10.2 x 16.3 x 2.2 cm.) , this three dimensional work of art is stamped, marked and numbered 'Madoura Plein Feu/Empreinte Originale de Picasso/J.245/62/200 Madoura' (verso), was executed in an edition of 200 and is designated as AR 547 in the artist’s catalogue raisonne.
