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Dos grupos de picadores arrollados de seguida por un solo toro (Two Teams of Picadors Thrown One after the Other by a Single Bull)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a chaotic bullfight scene with bulls and horses in motion. The artwork shows a dramatic moment in a bullring where animals and figures are entangled in a struggle. The central focus is on a bull clashing with other animals, conveying a sense of chaos and intensity. The fine hatching and line work create depth and movement, typical of the etching technique. The setting is a traditional bullfighting arena. The style is reminiscent of Francisco Goya, who was known for his works capturing bullfights and dramatic scenes with strong emotion.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1816
Medium
etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin [first edition impression]
Dimensions
5003 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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