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Bullfights: The Way in Which the Ancient Spaniards Hunted Bulls on Horseback in the Open Country

Francisco de Goya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting a man on horseback and a bull. The man wears a hat and cape and holds a long spear. He rides a white horse with dark spots. The horse rears up on its hind legs. The man faces right. The bull stands in front of the horse and faces left. It has a large hump on its back. The ground appears rocky. The background shows a cloudy sky. The artwork is in a rectangular frame with a thin border. It is mounted on a thick white background with rough edges.

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1263 × 853 px
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