Pepe Illo haciendo el recorte al toro (Pepe Illo Making the Pass of the "Recorte")

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bullfight. The scene depicts a bull in the center, with a group of individuals interacting with it. Some are on foot and others are on horseback. The bull is poised aggressively, with its head lowered. The background shows a crowded arena, with spectators blurred in the stands. The drawing captures the intensity of the moment, highlighting the dynamic movement and drama of the bullfight.