Bull is a visceral, haunting portrayal of raw emotion rendered in Mudgett’s unmistakable hand. This monochromatic piece, executed in tones of gray, features a bull’s head caught in a moment of existential rupture, mouth agape in a silent scream, eyes wide with bewilderment. The figure surges upward from the page, its massive form both powerful and vulnerable, suspended between defiance and despair.

Mudgett's signature style, defined by commanding lines, bold negative space, and an architectural approach to shape, imbues the animal with a psychological weight far beyond its physical form. The bull is not merely a symbol of brute force here, but a creature confronted with the incomprehensible, perhaps reflecting humanity’s own moments of fracture and fury.

Cry of the Bull confronts the viewer with unflinching emotional immediacy. It is at once an image of resistance and surrender, inviting reflection on the dualities of strength and suffering, chaos and clarity.

This work stands as a testament to Mudgett’s ability to fuse classical themes with modern urgency, making it a potent and enduring piece within any serious collection.

Year created:  2023

Medium: Original brushed ink painting on paper

Dimensions Unframed: 18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.4 cm)

Signature: Pencil signed and dated on the reverse

Custom frame included. Artwork arrives ready to display.

Complimentary first-class international or domestic shipping.

Certificate of Provenance provided. This official document is signed by the artist and guarantees the origin and authenticity of the artwork.