Bull's head on the table 1942

"Bull's Head on the Table" (1942) by Pablo Picasso is a prime example of Cubist and Surrealist styles. A bull's head is formed from a bicycle seat and handlebars, placed upon a table with a tablecloth draped over it. The fragmented and geometric forms of the bull's head and the table, characteristic of Cubism, are juxtaposed with the surrealist subject matter, creating a visually jarring yet captivating piece. Picasso's use of bold colors and contrasting textures emphasizes the disjointed nature of the subject, leaving viewers pondering the relationship between reality and abstraction.