
Minotaure aveugle guidé par une petite fille au pigeon (Blind Minotaur Guided by a Little Girl with a Pigeon), plate 95 from La Suite Vollard (Bl. 224, Ba. 436)
This etching from Picasso's Suite Vollard depicts the classical minotaur myth reinterpreted as a poignant scene of vulnerability and innocence, where the legendary monster is rendered blind and led by a young girl clutching a dove. The composition employs Picasso's characteristic linear etching technique to create a tender narrative that contrasts the minotaur's massive form with the delicate figure of the child, suggesting themes of protection, guidance, and the redemptive power of innocence. The work exemplifies Picasso's sustained engagement with classical mythology and his psychological approach to printmaking during the 1930s.
- Medium
- Etching, on Montval laid paper watermarked
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- Auction House · Phillips
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March 28, 2025
Lot 24
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