Pablo Picasso, Bacchanal and a black bull, 1959
SKU: 193799
Pablo Picasso, Bacchanal and a black bull, 1959
"Bacchanal and a Black Bull" is a painting by Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist known for his pioneering role in the development of modern art. The painting depicts a scene from ancient Greek mythology, with a group of revelers, or "Bacchantes," dancing around a black bull.
In the painting, the Bacchantes are shown with their hair and clothing flowing around them, creating a sense of movement and energy. The black bull is rendered in bold, graphic lines, with its muscular form and sharp horns adding to the dramatic effect of the painting.
The overall effect of the painting is one of primal energy and excitement. Picasso was known for his revolutionary approach to art, and "Bacchanal and a Black Bull" is a perfect example of his style. The painting celebrates the vitality and passion of life, with its bold colors and dynamic composition.
Picasso's use of color in "Bacchanal and a Black Bull" is particularly striking. The bright, bold colors of the Bacchantes' clothing contrast with the dark, menacing presence of the bull, creating a sense of tension and drama. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, with the figures and landscape illuminated by a bright, golden light.
Overall, "Bacchanal and a Black Bull" is a powerful and evocative painting that captures the essence of ancient Greek mythology and the vitality of life itself. The painting invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the world of the Bacchantes, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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