“Bull VI,” an artwork created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1973, utilizes collage on board as its medium and is situated within the Cubism art movement. As an animal painting genre piece, this work exemplifies the artist’s interpretation of a bull using geometric shapes and colors. The artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork “Bull VI” is composed of an array of blocks and lines, illustrated in various bold colors such as red, yellow, blue, white, and black. The use of geometric patterns and intersecting lines creates an abstract representation of a bull. The composition is characterized by the integration of Ben-Day dots, a signature technique of Lichtenstein, adding a dynamic texture to the work. The abstraction leans heavily on the principles of Cubism, breaking down the form into its essential geometrical shapes while emphasizing bright, primary colors and contrasting patterns.