Pablo Picasso Chouettes
Picasso’s owl fascination began in the late 1940s after he rescued an injured bird that became his studio companion in Vallauris. Captivated by its piercing gaze and quiet intelligence, he transformed the owl into one of his most personal and enduring symbols. Through painting, sculpture, and especially ceramics, Picasso portrayed the owl as both wise and whimsical — a reflection of his own dual nature as thinker and playful creator. The owl became a mirror of the artist himself, bridging instinct and intellect, and remains one of the most meaningful and collectible subjects in his work.