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Pablo Picasso, Bacchic scene with the minotaur, 1933

SKU:  194419

Pablo Picasso, Bacchic scene with the minotaur, 1933

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Pablo Picasso's etching from 1933, titled "Bacchic Scene with the Minotaur," stands as a captivating and enigmatic masterpiece, showcasing the artist's profound interest in mythology and his exploration of the depths of the subconscious mind.

Within this etching, a tumultuous and frenzied bacchanal unfolds, featuring figures immersed in a celebration of wine and revelry. At the heart of the composition stands a formidable minotaur, a creature melding the head of a bull with the body of a man, imposing yet intriguing amidst the revelers.

Picasso's mastery of line and form is evident, conveying a dynamic sense of movement, energy, and unrestrained passion. The figures, elongated and distorted, suggest a fusion of sensuality and violence. The minotaur, with its commanding presence, marked by large, bulbous eyes and menacing horns, introduces an element of danger and mystery.

"Bacchic Scene with the Minotaur" invites interpretation, often perceived as a portrayal of the untamed forces residing in the subconscious mind. The minotaur, a mythical creature, symbolizes the primal urges lying beneath human consciousness. The bacchanal, characterized by excess and revelry, signifies the release of these primal urges. Meanwhile, the distorted and elongated figures blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, suggesting a captivating exploration of the complexities within the human psyche.

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

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

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

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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