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Bullfight Collection (#4)

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Background imageBullfight Collection: Taurus racing accident: Matador Reverte takes off with a horn stroke. Engraving

Taurus racing accident: Matador Reverte takes off with a horn stroke. Engraving
XEE4176646 Taurus racing accident: Matador Reverte takes off with a horn stroke. Engraving. In " Le Peute Parisien", on 24/09/1899. Private collection

Background imageBullfight Collection: Release of Taurus, bullfighting in Spain, lithography sd. 19th century

Release of Taurus, bullfighting in Spain, lithography sd. 19th century
LSE4089368 Release of Taurus, bullfighting in Spain, lithography sd. 19th century by Spanish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Release of Taurus)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper)

Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper)
1195752 Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 56.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Bullfight, (oil on canvas)

The Bullfight, (oil on canvas)
827325 The Bullfight, (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); 39.4x33.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bullfight. Eugenio Lucas y Padilla (1824-1870). Oil on canvas

Background imageBullfight Collection: An Original Bullfight Made In Biarritz (France), On September 29th (colour litho)

An Original Bullfight Made In Biarritz (France), On September 29th (colour litho)
2798479 An Original Bullfight Made In Biarritz (France), On September 29th (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfight, La Linea de la Concepcion, Adalucia, Spain, c. 1900

Bullfight, La Linea de la Concepcion, Adalucia, Spain, c. 1900
Bullfight, La Linea de la Concepcion, Adalucia, Spain, c.1900

Background imageBullfight Collection: Picador Challenging the Bull, 1865 (colour litho)

Picador Challenging the Bull, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116022 Picador Challenging the Bull, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Leap or Salta Tras Cuernos, 1865 (colour litho)

The Leap or Salta Tras Cuernos, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116016 The Leap or Salta Tras Cuernos, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas)

El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas)
DRB130309 El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 20.86x12.07 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Poster advertising the Bullring at Malo-les-Bains, end 19th century (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Bullring at Malo-les-Bains, end 19th century (colour litho)
CHT218590 Poster advertising the Bullring at Malo-les-Bains, end 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Unlucky Death of Pepe Hillo (Jose Delgado) in the Ring at Madrid on the 11th May 1801

The Unlucky Death of Pepe Hillo (Jose Delgado) in the Ring at Madrid on the 11th May 1801
BBC81933 The Unlucky Death of Pepe Hillo (Jose Delgado) in the Ring at Madrid on the 11th May 1801, plate 33 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas)

The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas)
BOO54113 The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 72x92 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Las senoritas toreras (women toreros). 1931 (oil on canvas)

Las senoritas toreras (women toreros). 1931 (oil on canvas)
CUL4932868 Las senoritas toreras (women toreros). 1931 (oil on canvas) by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); 162x210 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris

Background imageBullfight Collection: The bullfighters farewell. Painting by Nicolas Alperiz (1865-1928)

The bullfighters farewell. Painting by Nicolas Alperiz (1865-1928)
AIS5359639 The bullfighters farewell. Painting by Nicolas Alperiz (1865-1928), late 19th and early 20th century. Oil on canvas. Private collection

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfighting with a cape or the blows of the cape. Painting on metal by Francisco de Goya

Bullfighting with a cape or the blows of the cape. Painting on metal by Francisco de Goya
AIS5388605 Bullfighting with a cape or the blows of the cape. Painting on metal by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). 1793

Background imageBullfight Collection: Scene of Corrida in Madrid, oil on canvas, 17th century. Museo del Castello, Milan

Scene of Corrida in Madrid, oil on canvas, 17th century. Museo del Castello, Milan
GIA4812252 Scene of Corrida in Madrid, oil on canvas, 17th century.Museo del Castello, Milan by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageBullfight Collection: A bullfight in Spain. Joachim Murat (1767-1815) was at the head of the Spanish

A bullfight in Spain. Joachim Murat (1767-1815) was at the head of the Spanish
JLJ4621608 A bullfight in Spain. Joachim Murat (1767-1815) was at the head of the Spanish expeditionary force. Engraving by Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit Job (1858-1931), 1910

Background imageBullfight Collection: Death of the Spanish matador Manuel Garcia dit Espartero (1865-1894)

Death of the Spanish matador Manuel Garcia dit Espartero (1865-1894)
LSE4323914 Death of the Spanish matador Manuel Garcia dit Espartero (1865-1894), in the arenes of Madrid, by an estocade of the bull. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 2/07/1894

Background imageBullfight Collection: Laying the banners - Painting by Jose Garcia Ramos (1852-1912)

Laying the banners - Painting by Jose Garcia Ramos (1852-1912)
LSE4317718 Laying the banners - Painting by Jose Garcia Ramos (1852-1912), Oil On Canvas - Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, Spain by GarcAia Ramos, Jose(1852-1912); Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville

Background imageBullfight Collection: Toreador costume in 1892

Toreador costume in 1892
XEE4133866 Toreador costume in 1892. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toreador costume in 1892.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Entry of the Toreros in Procession, 1865 (colour litho)

Entry of the Toreros in Procession, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116028 Entry of the Toreros in Procession, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Inside the Bullring, c. 1880 (oil on panel)

Inside the Bullring, c. 1880 (oil on panel)
877144 Inside the Bullring, c.1880 (oil on panel) by GarcAia Ramos, Jose(1852-1912); 28.4x18 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Bull Leaping the Barrier (engraving)

The Bull Leaping the Barrier (engraving)
664805 The Bull Leaping the Barrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull Leaping the Barrier)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfight (w / c on paper)

Bullfight (w / c on paper)
702395 Bullfight (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Gabinetto Comunale delle Stampe, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfighters (w / c on paper)

Bullfighters (w / c on paper)
CHT219300 Bullfighters (w/c on paper) by Spanish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Offering the Panal to the Bullfighter, 1873 (oil on canvas)

Offering the Panal to the Bullfighter, 1873 (oil on canvas)
CLK339918 Offering the Panal to the Bullfighter, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 100.6x85.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageBullfight Collection: Going to the Bull Ring (oil on canvas)

Going to the Bull Ring (oil on canvas)
NUL445604 Going to the Bull Ring (oil on canvas) by Lucas Villamil, Eugenio (1858-1918); 58.5x99 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Jed Speck, London (b / w photo)

Jed Speck, London (b / w photo)
DGC288126 Jed Speck, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Frightful death of Pepe Hilo, the well-known toreador at Madrid (engraving)

Frightful death of Pepe Hilo, the well-known toreador at Madrid (engraving)
736177 Frightful death of Pepe Hilo, the well-known toreador at Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frightful death of Pepe Hilo)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Matador dedicating the killed bulls tail to the president

Matador dedicating the killed bulls tail to the president. Chromolithograph by E. Calle after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid, Boronat Satorre, 1894

Background imageBullfight Collection: Matador making a reverse pass with the cloak

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

Background imageBullfight Collection: Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance

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

Background imageBullfight Collection: Spanish cowboys with lances shutting up the bulls

Spanish cowboys with lances shutting up the bulls
Spanish 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, Madrid

Background imageBullfight Collection: Title page with vignette of bull, picador

Title page with vignette of bull, picador horses, lances, banderillas, ribbons, and flowers. Chromolithograph by E. Casanova after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfight in the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes (colour litho)

Bullfight in the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes (colour litho)
2818571 Bullfight in the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullfight in the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Study for Bullfight Scene, 1893 (w / c on paper)

Study for Bullfight Scene, 1893 (w / c on paper)
3900053 Study for Bullfight Scene, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 19.4x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etude pour ScAne de corrida); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfight in a Divided Ring (oil on canvas)

Bullfight in a Divided Ring (oil on canvas)
3493184 Bullfight in a Divided Ring (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828) (attr. to); 98.4x126.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfight, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)

Bullfight, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)
2967780 Bullfight, 1865-66 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 48x60.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: An angry bull, leaped over the arena palisade, during a bullfight... (colour litho)

An angry bull, leaped over the arena palisade, during a bullfight... (colour litho)
2783855 An angry bull, leaped over the arena palisade, during a bullfight... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A raging bull)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Spanish lady at the bullfight, Madrid (engraving)

Spanish lady at the bullfight, Madrid (engraving)
966920 Spanish lady at the bullfight, Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish lady at the bullfight, Madrid)

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bulls fight - 1865-1866. Oil on canvas

Bulls fight - 1865-1866. Oil on canvas
LRI4579330 Bulls fight - 1865-1866. Oil on canvas by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bulls fight. Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883), 1865-1866. Oil on canvas

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfighters praying in the chapel before the fight, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Bullfighters praying in the chapel before the fight, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT218597 Bullfighters praying in the chapel before the fight, c.1900 (colour litho) by Spanish School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish

Background imageBullfight Collection: Bullfighting (oil on paper)

Bullfighting (oil on paper)
CH380376 Bullfighting (oil on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tauromachie; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: S, Spaniard (colour litho)

S, Spaniard (colour litho)
6019811 S, Spaniard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: S, Spaniard. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Alguazil Delivering the Keys of the Toril, 1865 (colour litho)

The Alguazil Delivering the Keys of the Toril, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116026 The Alguazil Delivering the Keys of the Toril, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBullfight Collection: The Picador in Danger, 1865 (colour litho)

The Picador in Danger, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116025 The Picador in Danger, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright




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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.