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Bullfights: The Rabble Hamstringing the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas and Other Arms

1816, printed 1876

Francisco de Goya

(Spanish, 1746–1828)
Culture
Spain
Medium
engraving
Credit Line
Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund 1923.551
Catalogue raisonné
Harris 215, 3rd. edition, 1876; Perez Sanchez and Gallego p. 154 no. 12
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented engraving depicts a central dark bull facing right. Directly beneath, a figure lies prone. At left, a man lunges forward with a long lance. At right, three figures of varying skin tones approach with blades and poles. The number 12 is inscribed in the top right corner. The sparse composition highlights the stark confrontation against a neutral, textured background.

Bullfights: The Rabble Hamstringing the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas and Other Arms

1816, printed 1876

Francisco de Goya

(Spanish, 1746–1828)
Spain

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