2687 Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) – Bullfighter and Fallen Clown – Lithograph from the Series 2.3.59, Plate V (1959)
This minimalist yet dynamic lithograph is Plate V from Pablo Picasso’s 2.3.59 series, created on March 2, 1959. Executed in bold black lines on a soft gray-toned background, the scene captures a dramatic moment from the bullfight arena: the torero stands tall with outstretched arms while a bull charges and a figure lies fallen—possibly a rodeo clown or assistant. Above the action, a ghostly outline of a bull and spectator echoes Picasso’s interest in myth, ritual, and symbolism.
The 2.3.59 series is a continuation of Picasso’s lifelong fascination with the theme of bullfighting, a recurring subject in his oeuvre from the 1930s through the 1960s. These lithographs are emotionally immediate, composed with striking economy of line and an almost dreamlike sense of movement and form. They were created during a prolific period of daily graphic work, in which Picasso explored memory, archetype, and mortality through the lens of the corrida.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) remains one of the defining figures of modern art. In his late lithographic series, such as Toros y Toreros and the dated sequences of 1959, he returned to primal motifs with masterful spontaneity, condensing gesture, myth, and story into singular visual moments.
Artist or Maker:
Pablo Picasso
Dimensions:
35 cm × 25 cm
Medium:
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.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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