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El mismo Ceballos montado sobre otro toro quiebra rejones en la plaza de Madrid (The Same Ceballos Mounted on Another Bull Breaks Short Spears in the Ring at Madrid)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bull and a horse in a bullfighting scene. The bull is engaged in combat with a horse, ridden by an unseen figure. The bull is charging with its head down and horns pointed forward, while the horse is rearing up on its hind legs in response. The background is simple and consists of a textured, monochromatic space. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of works by artists known for capturing moments in bullfighting, such as Francisco Goya. The use of line work enhances the action and movement in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1816
Medium
etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin [first edition impression]
Dimensions
5013 × 3524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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