The Bull (Le taureau)

1945

Pablo Picasso

Associated Names
Pablo Picasso
Artist, Spanish, 1881 - 1973
The artwork is a black and white lithograph depicting a bull in a realistic and detailed style. The bull occupies the center of the composition, facing slightly to the right. Its muscular form is emphasized through intricate line work and shading, creating depth and texture. The horns curve upward, and the tail is slightly raised. The background is minimal, with subtle shading that suggests a ground plane, allowing the bull to stand out prominently. The overall tone is monochromatic, focusing on contrasts and details in the bull's anatomy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on Arches paper [third state]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.5 x 44.5 cm (12 13/16 x 17 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.12.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mourlot 1949-1964, no.17, State iii/xi

  • Copyright

    © 2012 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Mourlot, Fernand. Picasso lithographe. 4 vol. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1949-1964.

1968

  • Bloch, Georges. Pablo Picasso; catalogue de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie 1904-1967. Bern: Kornfeld und Klipstein, 1968.

Wikidata ID

Q74038328

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