The artwork titled “Bull (plate VII)” by Pablo Picasso, created in 1945, is a notable example of lithography on paper. It belongs to the Cubist art movement and measures 32.6 x 44.4 cm. This piece is categorized under animal painting and is part of the series “Eleven developments of a lithograph.” The artwork currently resides at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
In the artwork, Picasso presents a stylized depiction of a bull, captured in a moment of stillness. The bull is composed of a series of geometric shapes and lines that fragment its body, yet the overall form is unmistakable. This lithograph reflects the signature traits of Cubism, where an object is broken down into different facets and perspectives are simultaneously presented. Despite the abstraction, the essence of the bull is clear, showcasing Picasso’s mastery in conveying vitality and structure with minimal lines and forms. The lithography technique allows for crisp, clean edges and precise contrasts between the black and the white areas, emphasizing the artwork’s bold composition.
