Found among the illustrious art collection of Baroda, the “Scene de Corrida” is an ink drawing by the renowned painter Pablo Picasso. While the exact circumstances of how this remarkable piece was acquired remain unclear, its presence in the collection is well-documented. A catalog titled Vente de la Collection de la Maharani de Baroda chronicles this artwork during a time of financial instability.
The Painting: “Scene de Corrida”
Referred to as SCÈNE DE CORRIDA or Scene of Bullfighting, this artwork is a brush and ink drawing created by Picasso in his château at Vauvenargues, near Aix-en-Provence, in 1960. Executed on February 25, 1960, this piece is notable as the tenth of fourteen drawings Picasso created that day, all inspired by the theme of bullfighting.
In this dramatic composition, a picador spears a charging bull, with the matador poised in the background, ready to engage in the climactic moment of the bullfight. These drawings were first exhibited at the Galerie Louise Leiris in Paris at the end of 1960, showcasing Picasso’s fascination with Spanish culture and bullfighting.
After remaining in private hands for several years, the drawing was sold at Sotheby’s in London in 2002. The subsequent sale in May 2009 saw the piece fetch an impressive $170,500. Currently, Scene de Corrida is part of the prestigious collection at the Tate Gallery in London, a testament to its enduring legacy and the remarkable story of its journey.
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