Bilder Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) – Picador Seated on Horseback – Ink Lithograph from Toros y Toreros (1959)

Beskrivning

Dated 13.7.59, this expressive ink lithograph by Pablo Picasso portrays a picador mounted on horseback, rendered in a dynamic contour style that blends elegance with gestural immediacy. The figure, drawn in profile with traditional wide-brimmed hat and lance, exemplifies Picasso’s fascination with the rituals and symbols of the bullfight. This image is part of the celebrated Toros y Toreros series, a visual meditation on Spanish identity and the poetics of the corrida, published in 1961 by Maeght Éditeur in Paris.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most revolutionary artists of the 20th century. During the late 1950s, he returned to the bullfight as a central theme, distilling its drama and formal structure into a powerful series of ink drawings. In Toros y Toreros, Picasso’s line becomes both narrative and symbolic, capturing movement, character, and tradition with radical simplicity.

Artist or Maker:
Pablo Picasso

Dimensions:
25 cm x 20 cm

Medium:
Ink lithograph

Date:
1959

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.