Chavel

With a single, continuous line, Picasso conjures the essential form of a horse, transforming the animal into an elegant calligraphic presence. Executed in 1924, this drawing reflects the artist’s neoclassical interlude, when clarity of line and economy of means took precedence over Cubist fragmentation. The horse’s body unfolds fluidly across the paper, balancing vitality with restraint, while subtle inflections in the line suggest motion, anatomy, and character. Chavel exemplifies Picasso’s extraordinary ability to distill complex subjects into their most expressive and immediate essence.