Blinded Minotaur Led by a Girl II (Minotaur aveugle guide par une fillette II) 1934

Picasso made this etching, Blinded Minotaur Led by a Girl II, using a reductive approach to line. He coaxes form from the shadows, and it’s all about process, right? The surface has this velvety texture, a soft grey that feels almost like fog, and this ethereal quality makes the scene feel dreamlike, as if we are witnessing something very private. The girl’s outstretched arm, guiding the monstrous minotaur, is a testament to the quiet strength and tenderness within the artwork. The image is all about trust, and each line embodies a whole story. Think of Goya’s etchings, like The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters. Picasso is definitely in conversation with that, pushing the boundaries of the subconscious and exploring the dark corners of human nature, always leaving room for interpretation, for the mystery to linger.