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*Bull's Head* is a 1942 found-object sculpture by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. The work consists simply of a bicycle saddle turned upside down and a pair of handlebars attached to form the face and horns of a bull. Picasso cast the original assemblage in bronze, solidifying the transformed everyday objects into a permanent piece of modern art. It is an early example of sculptural assemblage using readymade components.
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What everyday objects did Picasso use to make Bull's Head?
Picasso created Bull's Head in 1942 using a bicycle saddle and a pair of handlebars. He turned the saddle upside down to form the bull's face and attached the handlebars to create the horns, transforming readymade objects into a recognizable animal.
Is Picasso's Bull's Head an original or are there multiple casts?
Picasso made the original assemblage in 1942, then had it cast in bronze to preserve and reproduce the work. Several bronze casts exist in major museums, including the Picasso Museum in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Where is Picasso's Bull's Head sculpture located?
The original 1942 assemblage and bronze casts of Bull's Head are in several collections, including the Musée Picasso in Paris. The Museum of Modern Art in New York and other institutions also hold bronze versions of the sculpture.
What art movement does Picasso's Bull's Head belong to?
Bull's Head is an example of found-object art or assemblage, related to Dada and Surrealist traditions of transforming everyday objects into art. Picasso's use of bicycle parts anticipates later developments in conceptual and found-object sculpture throughout the 20th century.
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