Still life with skull of ox 1942

"Still Life with Skull of Ox" is a painting by Pablo Picasso, created in 1942. The artwork depicts a still life arrangement featuring an ox skull positioned in the foreground, against a window with a purple background. The skull is rendered in a Cubist style, broken down into geometric forms, highlighting the artist's characteristic approach to representation. The painting, reflecting a period of personal and political turmoil for Picasso during World War II, evokes a sense of somber reflection and the fragility of life. This iconic work demonstrates Picasso's mastery of Cubism and his ongoing exploration of form and composition.