Pablo Picasso Bull's Profile, 1956

Utilizing clean-cut lines and a strong color contrast of dark brown and teal-green against white, Picasso depicts the profile of a bull. Adding a sense of texture to the piece, the raised lines suggest the feel of the bull's fur and horns. These dark lines contrast sharply against the white background, causing the image of the bull to stand out to the viewer. The bull appears as a strong and imposing figure yet expresses such tenderness that we cannot help but feel a connection with this majestic yet intimidating creature.

Created in 1956, this convex wall plaque of white earthenware clay with engraving accentuated with oxidized paraffin (ivory, brown, green) and glaze bath is from the edition of 450. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Pablo Picasso Bull's Profile, 1956 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of the work):

1. Listed and illustrated in the following: Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988.

2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.