Bull (plate VII) 1945

"Bull (plate VII)" is a 1945 linocut by Pablo Picasso. The work, housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, is one of a series of 12 prints depicting a bull in various stages of abstraction. The bull, reduced to its essential geometric forms, is a powerful symbol in Picasso’s work, representing both strength and vulnerability. The simplicity of the composition and the bold use of black and white convey a sense of raw energy and immediacy, characteristic of Picasso's artistic style. The series was created during the period when Picasso was heavily influenced by the Cubist movement, and this particular print showcases a powerful and simplified representation of the subject.