Cock and knife 1947

"Cock and Knife" is a 1947 painting by Pablo Picasso, executed in his signature Cubist style. The artwork depicts a rooster and a knife, both fragmented and reassembled into geometric shapes, against a simple, off-white background. This composition exemplifies Picasso's exploration of form and space, challenging traditional perspective and emphasizing the artist's own subjective vision. The painting's title hints at a symbolic connection between the rooster, representing masculinity, and the knife, a symbol of aggression and violence, suggesting a deeper exploration of themes related to power and control.