This is a drawing of a bullfighting scene. The image features several bulls in an arena surrounded by a crowd of spectators. The drawing captures a dynamic moment, with three bulls running at the top, while one bull is engaged with a cloth at the bottom. Figures cluster to the right. The composition reflects the chaotic energy of traditional Spanish bullfighting, with detailed expressions and postures in fine lines. The bustling crowd encircles the action, enhancing the feeling of movement and excitement within the space.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1825
- Medium
- lithograph on wove paper [edition impression printed by Gaulon in Bordeaux in 1825]
- Dimensions
- 4564 × 3589 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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