Bullfighting Collection (#7)

A Spanish Bull-Fight (engraving)
1595954 A Spanish Bull-Fight (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Spanish Bull-Fight)

Mariano Ceballos called "the Indian"on the back of a bull breaks his pike in
AIS5376422 Mariano Ceballos called " the Indian" on the back of a bull breaks his pike in the arenas of Madrid, c

Bullfight, 1840 (colour litho)
810362 Bullfight, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corrida de Toros, from Album pintoresco de la Isla de Cuba)

A Bull-Fight at Lisbon, the Performers saluting the Audience (engraving)
1105774 A Bull-Fight at Lisbon, the Performers saluting the Audience (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bull-Fight at Lisbon)

Royal Marriage Festivities in Spain, a Bull-Fight at Madrid (engraving)
1099991 Royal Marriage Festivities in Spain, a Bull-Fight at Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Marriage Festivities in Spain)

Picador "El coriano". Creator: Zuloaga y Zabaleto, Ignacio (1870-1945)
Picador " El coriano". Private Collection

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1775: A Bull-fight, 1775. Creator: Giuseppe Vasi
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1775: A Bull-fight, 1775

La nina torera (The Torero girl), 1928-1929. Creator: Romero de Torres
La nina torera (The Torero girl), 1928-1929. Private Collection

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Actor Andrew Sachs, who plays Spanish waiter Manuel in the television series Fawlty Towers dressed as a Matador. 15th October 1976

A man riding horse during a bullfight in Seville, Andalusia Circa 1935

A man riding horse during a bullfight in Seville, Andalusia Circa 1935

Andrew Sachs in his role as Manuel from the television comedy series Fawlty Towers, dressed as a Spanish matador October 1976

Andrew Sachs in his role as Manuel from the television comedy series Fawlty Towers, dressed as a Spanish matador October 1976

The Bullfight, c. 1890 / 1900. Creator: Eugenio Lucas Villamil
The Bullfight, c. 1890/1900

Plate 32 from the Tauromaquia : Two teams of picadors thrown one after the other by a
Plate 32 from the Tauromaquia :Two teams of picadors thrown one after the other by a single bull. 1816

Plate 31 of the Tauromaquia : Banderillas with firecrackers. 1816

Plate 30 of the Tauromaquia : Pedro Romero killing the halted bull. 1816

Plate 29 of the Tauromaquia : Pepe Illo making the pass of the recorte. 1816

Plate 24 of the Tauromaquia : The same Ceballos mounted on another bull breaks short spears in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Plate 22 from the Tauromaquia : Manly courage of the celebrated Pajuelera in [the ring]
Plate 22 from the Tauromaquia :Manly courage of the celebrated Pajuelera in [the ring] at Saragossa. 1816

Plate 19 of the Tauromaquia : Another madness of his in the same ring. 1816

Plate 18 of the Tauromaquia : The daring of Martincho in the ring at Saragossa, 1816

Plate 13 of the Tauromaquia : A Spanish mounted knight in the ring breaking short spears without the help of assistants, , 1816

Plate 16 of the Tauromaquia : The same man throws a bull in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Plate 14 from the Tauromaquia : The very skillful student of Falces, wrapped in his cape, tricks the bull with the play of his body. 1816

Plate 9 of the Tauromaquia : A Spanish knight kills the bull after having lost his horse. 1816

Plate 8 of the Tauromaquia : A Moor caught by the bull in the ring, 1816

Plate 1 from The Tauromaquia : The way in which the ancient Spaniards hunted bulls on horseback in the open country, 1816

Plate 2 of the Tauromaquia : Another way of hunting on foot, 1816

Plate C: The dogs let loose on the bull. ca. 1816. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate C: The dogs let loose on the bull. ca. 1816

Plate 33 from the Tauromaquia : The unlucky death of Pepe Illo in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Plate 27 from the Tauromaquia : The celebrated picador, Fernando del Toro, draws the fierce beast on with his pike, 1816

Plate 23 from the Tauromaquia : Mariano Ceballos, alias the Indian
Plate 23 from the Tauromaquia :Mariano Ceballos, alias the Indian, kills the bull from his horse. 1816

Plate 21 from the Tauromaquia : Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid and death of the mayor of Torrejon, 1816

Plate 20 from the Tauromaquia : The agility and audacity of Juanito Apiñ
Plate 20 from the Tauromaquia :The agility and audacity of Juanito Apinani in [the ring] at Madrid. 1816

Plate 12 from the Tauromaquia : The crowd hamstrings the bull with lances, sickles, banderillas and other arms. 1816

Plate 11 from the Tauromaquia : The Cid campeador spearing another bull. 1816

Plate 10 from La Tauromaquia : Charles V spearing a bull in the ring at Valladolid, 1816

Plate 6 from The Tauromaquia : The Moors make a different play in the ring calling the
Plate 6 from The Tauromaquia :The Moors make a different play in the ring calling the bull with their burnous. 1816

Plate 5 from The Tauromaquia : The spirited Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to the rules, 1816

Plate 77 from Los Caprichos : What one does to another (Unos aotros. ), 1799
Plate 77 from Los Caprichos :What one does to another (Unos a otros.), 1799

Bull Fighting Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Bull Fighting Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Bouchers de Rome, 1817. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Bouchers de Rome, 1817

Mexican bullfighter, the picador
A Mexican bullfighter - the Picador. Date: 1909

Spain, Madrid, Poster for forthcoming bull fights at de Las Ventas

Spain, Catalunya, Barcelona, Placa d Espanya as seen from Montjuic Hill with the Venetian Towers and the Arenas de Barcelona bullring

Spain, Catalunya, Barcelona, Placa d Espanya and general vista towards Tibidabo mountain with Venetian Towers and Arenas de Barcelona bullring prominent in the central area

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"Bullfighting: A Thrilling Moment of Tradition and Controversy" Bulls fight during the Maghesangranti festival at Talukachandani village in Nuwakot, showcasing a unique blend of culture and adrenaline. The ancient art form takes center stage as spectators witness the clash between man and beast. The restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50, captures the essence of this age-old spectacle. Through vibrant colors on paper, it immortalizes the bravery displayed by matadors facing their formidable opponents. In Plaza de Toros, Valencia, Spain, July 2014, a matador waves his red cape with precision while spearing the bull with barbed sticks known as banderillas. This intense moment symbolizes both danger and skill intertwined in an intricate dance between human courage and animal instinct. "The Bullfight at Algeciras" showcases a watercolor painting that beautifully depicts this traditional event. With body color on paper, it transports us to Andalusia's Cadiz Province where passion fills the air amidst cheers from fervent spectators. Blood stains are visible on a spear used by a picador during a bullfight in Jerez de la Frontera. This mounted bullfighter adds another layer to this centuries-old tradition as he bravely faces off against these powerful creatures. "Ignacio Zuloaga As A Torero, " painted around 1895 by Ignacio Zuloaga himself using oil on canvas, portrays an artist who not only captured moments but also immersed himself in them. It reflects how bullfighting has inspired artists throughout history to explore its allure through various mediums. Equestrian statues stand proudly outside Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Sevilla in Seville - an architectural masterpiece that serves as one of Spain's most iconic bullrings.