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Bullfights: The Dog Let Loose on the Bull

Francisco de Goya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a bullfight scene. A bull is in the center, with its head lowered and horns facing right. A dog is attacking the bull from the left. A second dog is on the right side. A man on horseback is on the right side, wearing a hat and cape. He faces left. Three people stand on the left side, watching. The background appears to be a wall or fence. The image is printed on a white background with rough edges.

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1263 × 864 px
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