185 Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) – 4.10.59 – Three Studies of Bull and Horsemen – Sepia Ink Drawing from the Toros y Toreros Series (1959)

This rare sheet of three horizontal vignette studies dated 4.10.59 is part of Pablo Picasso’s Toros y Toreros series, executed in sepia ink. With swift, calligraphic brushstrokes, Picasso captures scenes of bulls, mounted picadors, and figures in rural or arena-like settings. The composition blends abstraction and figuration, emphasizing motion, rhythm, and the primal energy of bullfighting culture.
Drawn on a single sheet with variations in brush pressure and spacing, these sequential sketches convey the dynamic, unfolding rhythm of the bullfight.
Picasso created such works in a concentrated burst during autumn 1959, culminating in the 1961 Toros y Toreros publication, printed by Mourlot and issued by Cercle d’Art, Paris.
Artist or Maker:
Pablo Picasso
Dimensions:
25 cm x 20 cm
Medium:
Sepia ink on paper
Date:
4 October 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.
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