Sixth Bucolic: Silenus, Pasiphae, and the Bull 1955

"Sixth Bucolic: Silenus, Pasiphae, and the Bull" (1955) is a colorful, abstract lithograph by the French artist Jacques Villon. It features a dynamic composition, with two distinct sections. On the left side, a figure, perhaps Silenus, appears entangled in a chaotic mass of color and lines. On the right side, Pasiphae, the queen of Crete, sits on the back of a rearing bull, rendered in a dark, more expressive style. This print, a captivating fusion of vibrant colors and geometric forms, reflects Villon's artistic exploration of classical mythology and cubist aesthetics, drawing from both ancient narratives and the art movements of his time.