{"product_id":"ap_24504","title":"Picador et taureau 1959","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eCreated in 1959, \u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"166\"\u003ePicador et taureau\u003c\/em\u003e is part of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePablo Picasso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s celebrated series of bullfighting linocuts, published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCercle d'Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. As plate 4 in the series, this work captures one of the most emblematic moments of the corrida: the confrontation between the mounted picador and the charging bull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eUnlike more densely packed compositions from the same suite, this print is striking for its clarity and restraint. Picasso reduces the scene to a few essential elements—the upright figure of the picador, the elongated form of the horse, and the compact, forward-driving bull. Each is rendered with bold, continuous lines that define both structure and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe composition is organized horizontally, allowing the figures to stand distinctly within the arena. The picador, perched atop the horse, appears almost totemic—an upright, stylized presence composed of angular and linear forms. In contrast, the bull is curved and compressed, its body coiled with energy as it prepares to engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eColor is limited to a range of earthy tones—browns, ochres, and blacks—which lends the image a grounded, almost archaic quality. These hues evoke the dust and heat of the bullring while also emphasizing the graphic power of the design. The contrast between dark outlines and lighter fields enhances the legibility of the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eThe horse, often a symbol of vulnerability in bullfighting imagery, is here transformed into a monumental, almost sculptural figure. Its elongated neck and simplified anatomy create a sense of calm stability, counterbalancing the tension of the bull’s movement. The picador’s lance, though present, is integrated into the composition rather than dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates Picasso’s mastery of the linocut process. By carving with precision and confidence, he achieves a balance between spontaneity and control. The visible cuts and textures add a tactile dimension, reminding the viewer of the physical act of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eThis print reflects Picasso’s lifelong fascination with the bullfight, a subject deeply connected to his Spanish heritage. Yet here, the narrative is secondary to form. The encounter becomes a study in balance—vertical against horizontal, line against mass, stillness against motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2730\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003ePicador et taureau\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a powerful example of Picasso’s late graphic style. Through simplification and abstraction, he distills a complex and dramatic event into a timeless composition, where the essence of the bullfight is conveyed through rhythm, form, and contrast rather than detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinocut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbstract - Bullfight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePl. 4 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEditions Cercle d'Art à Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picasso Pablo","offers":[{"title":"32 x 38 \/ A","offer_id":53552854925639,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_24504Insta2.jpg?v=1775824829","url":"https:\/\/galerie-1881.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/ap_24504","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}