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Mariano Ceballos, alias el Indio, mata el toro desde su caballo (Mariano Ceballos, Alias the Indian, Kills the Bull from His Horse)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bullfight scene in an arena. The image shows a bull interacting with another animal in the center, with an audience in the background. The artwork depicts lively lines representing the movement and tension of the scene, with detailed figures and expressive gestures. The audience appears engaged in the spectacle, and there are a couple of figures watching from the side. The drawing demonstrates skill in portraying animals and humans in an energetic atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1816
Medium
etching and burnished aquatint [first edition impression]
Dimensions
4980 × 3610 px
Public Domain
Yes
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