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Bullfights: The Rabble Hamstringing the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas and Other Arms

Francisco de Goya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a bullfight scene. A dark bull with two visible horns and a large body faces right. It stands over a fallen man. Seven men surround the bull, some on foot and one on horseback. They are armed with various objects. The man on horseback holds a long spear. The men on foot hold weapons like lances and sickles. One man on the right has a banderilla. The background shows a grey sky with minimal details. The drawing appears on a white paper background with a thin black border around it. A number in the top right corner. The overall scene depicts chaos and violence. The image is a print by Francisco de Goya titled "Bullfights: The Rabble Hamstringing the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas and Other Arms".

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1263 × 857 px
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