Bullfight Collection

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Bullfight, Seville, Spain (engraving)
8676903 Bullfight, Seville, Spain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullfight, Seville, Spain)

A Matador avoiding the attack of a bull. Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037144 A Matador avoiding the attack of a bull. Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: A Matador avoiding the attack of a bull)

France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: Hotel des 3 merchants, toreadors in costume leave the hotel
LUX4816714 France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: Hotel des 3 merchants, toreadors in costume leave the hotel, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44)

Spain, San Sebastian: Horses take the bull kills in the arena, 1920
LUX4807464 Spain, San Sebastian: Horses take the bull kills in the arena, 1920; (add.info.: Spain, San Sebastian: Horses take the bull kills in the arena, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Spain, San Sebastian: In the arenes a bullfight, 1920
LUX4807449 Spain, San Sebastian: In the arenes a bullfight, 1920; (add.info.: Spain, San Sebastian: In the arenes a bullfight, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print)
DUV4209888 Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lettre T: Tulipe, Taureau, Toreador, Tortue,); Photo © Duvallon.

The bull carcass is dragged out of the bullring by a team of mules decorated with flags. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598165 The bull carcass is dragged out of the bullring by a team of mules decorated with flags. Chromolithograph by E

Matador dedicating the killed bull's tail to the president. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598136 Matador dedicating the killed bull's tail to the president. Chromolithograph by E. Calle after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid

Matador with cloak distracting a bull after it has charged and injured a picador and his horse in the bullring
FLO4598105 Matador with cloak distracting a bull after it has charged and injured a picador and his horse in the bullring. Chromolithograph by J

Matador running the bull to prepare him for the picador. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598092 Matador running the bull to prepare him for the picador. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid, Boronat & Satorre

The cachetero matador finishes off the bull with a small dagger (puntilla). Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598160 The cachetero matador finishes off the bull with a small dagger (puntilla). Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid

Corrida: the matador (bullfighter) avoiding a bull attack. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
JAB5037039 Corrida: the matador (bullfighter) avoiding a bull attack. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info.: Corrida: the matador (bullfighter) avoiding a bull attack

Spanish bullfighter or Toreador, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686539 Spanish bullfighter or Toreador, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens

Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: bullfighting in the arenes, 1890
LUX4781909 Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: bullfighting in the arenes, 1890; (add.info.: Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: bullfighting in the arenes, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899
3480902 French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899; (add.info.: French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton)
1767221 A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton); 165x205 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Vue de Madrid depuis le pont de Segovie avec les taureaux en liberte, Espagne" Peinture anonyme
AIS5374079 "Vue de Madrid depuis le pont de Segovie avec les taureaux en liberte, Espagne" Peinture anonyme, 1650-1660 Madrid. Museo de Historia.; © Iberfoto.

English bullfight scenes: mounted picadors lance the bull 1, bandilleros stab the bull 2
FLO4575660 English bullfight scenes: mounted picadors lance the bull 1, bandilleros stab the bull 2, and the matador delivers the death blow

Matador preparing to stab a bull with two banderillas in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598118 Matador preparing to stab a bull with two banderillas in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid

English cowboys on horseback with lances shutting up the bulls before a bullfight. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598078 English cowboys on horseback with lances shutting up the bulls before a bullfight. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros

Title page with vignette of bull, picador horses, lances, banderillas, ribbons, and flowers. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598070 Title page with vignette of bull, picador horses, lances, banderillas, ribbons, and flowers. Chromolithograph by E

Matador making a pass with the muleta (cape) and sword. Chromolithograph by L
FLO4598138 Matador making a pass with the muleta (cape) and sword. Chromolithograph by L. Gomez after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid, Boronat & Satorre

A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving)
6116601 A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century. The matador prepares to kill the bull)

San Sebastian, Spain: A bourgeois family and the photographer in Paseo hour, 1904
LUX4728495 San Sebastian, Spain: A bourgeois family and the photographer in Paseo hour, 1904; (add.info.: San Sebastian, Spain: A bourgeois family and the photographer in Paseo hour)

Bull escapes from a Bullring during bullfight in Paris, 1899
3480872 Bull escapes from a Bullring during bullfight in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Bull escapes from a Bullring during bullfight in Paris, France, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture
7277920 Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture)

Three Spanish bullfighters (colour litho)
3062049 Three Spanish bullfighters (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left: Jose Redondo Dominguez El Chiclanero Centre)

A Bullfighter Stood On Stilts, Preparing To Kill The Bull During A 19Th Century Bullfight In The Bullring At Seville
UIG5420816 A Bullfighter Stood On Stilts, Preparing To Kill The Bull During A 19Th Century Bullfight In The Bullring At Seville, Spain. This Is Called Suerte De Matar En Zancos In Spanish

A Spanish Banderillerlo Placing The Banderillas Whilst Seated In A Chair, During A 19Th Century Bullfight
UIG5420815 A Spanish Banderillerlo Placing The Banderillas Whilst Seated In A Chair, During A 19Th Century Bullfight . This Is Called Suerte De Banderillas, En Silla In Spanish

Bullfight, Plaza Mayor, Madrid in 18th century (engraving)
6266334 Bullfight, Plaza Mayor, Madrid in 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Bullfight in the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain. After an anonymous 18th century work)

Corrida: the bullfighter handles banners in front of the bull. 19th century chromolithography
JAB5036974 Corrida: the bullfighter handles banners in front of the bull. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info.: Corrida: the bullfighter handles banners in front of the bull)

Representation of Cesar Borgia (1475-1507), amateur bullfighting, running with bare hands an escape bull in Naples
ELD4884708 Representation of Cesar Borgia (1475-1507), amateur bullfighting, running with bare hands an escape bull in Naples, Italy

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Bull Fighting in Ronda (Capea en Ronda), 1926-1927. Spanish school. 117 x 143 cm
CUL4864634 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Bull Fighting in Ronda (Capea en Ronda), 1926-1927. Spanish school. 117 x 143 cm. Costumbrism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Bullfight in Plaza Mayor bullfighting ring in Madrid. In the background, 'Casa de la Panaderia'
CUL4932502 Bullfight in Plaza Mayor bullfighting ring in Madrid. In the background, 'Casa de la Panaderia'. 19th century (painting); (add.info)

Spain: bullfighting with toreadors and bulls, many spectators, 1920 - publicity
LUX4773764 Spain: bullfighting with toreadors and bulls, many spectators, 1920 - publicity: radio universidad - jardines Baghdad - acquired antik; (add.info.: Spain)

France, Aquitaine, Landes (40): arenes in the middle of the pines with toreador and bulls, 1900
LUX4761186 France, Aquitaine, Landes (40): arenes in the middle of the pines with toreador and bulls, 1900; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine)

Matador making the estocada (death blow) with the sword while holding the muleta (cape). Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598148 Matador making the estocada (death blow) with the sword while holding the muleta (cape). Chromolithograph by E

Matador stabbing a bull with two banderillas from the side in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova J
FLO4598124 Matador stabbing a bull with two banderillas from the side in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova J. Magistris after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight

Beadle on horseback delivering the key to the bullpen to a matador in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598091 Beadle on horseback delivering the key to the bullpen to a matador in the bullring. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros

The breaking of the lance (litho)
8648436 The breaking of the lance (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The breaking of the lance)

Matador making a reverse pass with the cloak in front of a charging bull. Chromolithograph by E
FLO4598107 Matador making a reverse pass with the cloak in front of a charging bull. Chromolithograph by E. Calle after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid

Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance while a matador with cloak runs beside them
FLO4598101 Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance while a matador with cloak runs beside them. Chromolithograph by J

Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster)
AIS5372722 Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster); © Iberfoto.

The bullfighter Escamillo has knee in front of the gypsy Carmencita in a Spanish arena
JAB5035107 The bullfighter Escamillo has knee in front of the gypsy Carmencita in a Spanish arena. Postcard act II of the comic opera Carmen by Georges Bizet (1838-1875).; (add.info)

Spain, Madrid: A bullfight, 1900
LUX4815911 Spain, Madrid: A bullfight, 1900; (add.info.: Spain, Madrid: A bullfight, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Face to face
Peter Sticza

View of a bullfight on the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, 1759-c.1796. Creator: Louis-Joseph Mondhare
View of a bullfight on the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, 1759-c.1796

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"Capturing the Essence of Bullfight: A Glimpse into Spain's Rich Tradition" Step into the world of bullfighting, where bravery and artistry intertwine in a mesmerizing spectacle. This captivating painting, known as the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, takes us back to ancient times when this tradition first emerged. In Valencia's Plaza de Toros, we witness a face-to-face encounter between matador and bull. With a wave of his red cape, the matador commands attention as he dances with danger. The barbed sticks pierce through the bull's flesh, symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. The adrenaline-filled chase continues in Algeciras, depicted in vibrant watercolors on paper. Every stroke captures the intensity and raw emotion that fills the air during these events. Jerez de la Frontera showcases another thrilling bullfight in Cadiz Province, Andalusia – a region deeply rooted in this age-old tradition. Erected proudly outside Seville's Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria stands an equestrian statue paying homage to those who have dedicated their lives to mastering this dangerous art form. Nearby is another tribute - a statue honoring Toreador Manolo Montoliu - serving as a reminder of past triumphs and sacrifices made within these hallowed grounds. Madrid's Bullring Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas offers an exterior view that exudes grandeur and history. It serves as one of Spain's most iconic venues for showcasing this beloved sport to enthusiastic crowds year after year. Traveling across continents brings us to Medellin, Colombia’s La Macarena Stadium where picadores bend down fearlessly towards raging horns – an act that epitomizes courage beyond measure. Tilework adorning walls tells stories too.