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Matador Collection (#7)

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Background imageMatador Collection: The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

Background imageMatador Collection: Mayrena Fair, engraved by Bayot, 1842 (litho)

Mayrena Fair, engraved by Bayot, 1842 (litho)
XJF477742 Mayrena Fair, engraved by Bayot, 1842 (litho) by Perez Villaamil, Jenaro (1807-54) (after); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: A Bullfighter Stood on Stilts at Seville, Spain, 1878 (wood engraving)

A Bullfighter Stood on Stilts at Seville, Spain, 1878 (wood engraving)
KW441350 A Bullfighter Stood on Stilts at Seville, Spain, 1878 (wood engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMatador Collection: A Spanish Banderillero placing the Banderillas whilst Seated in a Chair, 1878 (wood

A Spanish Banderillero placing the Banderillas whilst Seated in a Chair, 1878 (wood
KW441349 A Spanish Banderillero placing the Banderillas whilst Seated in a Chair, 1878 (wood engraving) by Sotain, Noel Eugene (b.1816); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfight scene on an antique tile - The Muleta Stage (ceramic)

Bullfight scene on an antique tile - The Muleta Stage (ceramic)
KW373861 Bullfight scene on an antique tile - The Muleta Stage (ceramic) by Spanish School; Bar El Pimpi, Malaga Province, Spain; (add.info.: Sverte de Mvleta; ); Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: Portrait of Pedro Romero (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pedro Romero (oil on canvas)
KW312707 Portrait of Pedro Romero (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Eugenio Lucas (1817-70); Bullfighting Museum, Ronda, Andalucia

Background imageMatador Collection: A Village Bullfight (oil on canvas)

A Village Bullfight (oil on canvas)
XIR29689 A Village Bullfight (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 45x72 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Background imageMatador Collection: Horses in a Courtyard by the Bullring before the Bullfight, Madrid, 1853 (oil on canvas)

Horses in a Courtyard by the Bullring before the Bullfight, Madrid, 1853 (oil on canvas)
XIR61753 Horses in a Courtyard by the Bullring before the Bullfight, Madrid, 1853 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Castellano, Manuel (1828-80); 168x245 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageMatador Collection: The Amateur Bullfight, 1778-80 (oil on canvas)

The Amateur Bullfight, 1778-80 (oil on canvas)
XIR61096 The Amateur Bullfight, 1778-80 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 259x136 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: La Course de Jeunes Taureaux; ); Spanish

Background imageMatador Collection: 2619175; out of copyright

2619175; out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: Don Chepito Torero, from Les Aventues de Don Chepito (zincograph) (b / w photo)

Don Chepito Torero, from Les Aventues de Don Chepito (zincograph) (b / w photo)
XIR190235 Don Chepito Torero, from Les Aventues de Don Chepito (zincograph) (b/w photo) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); 10x16 cm; Private Collection; Mexican, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: The Bullfight (oil on canvas)

The Bullfight (oil on canvas)
XIR182158 The Bullfight (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, 1824 (oil on canvas)

Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, 1824 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765267 Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 49.8x70.8 cm; J

Background imageMatador Collection: Las Presidentas (oil on canvas)

Las Presidentas (oil on canvas)
XJL158858 Las Presidentas (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: The Fall of a Picador, an illustration from Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) engraved

The Fall of a Picador, an illustration from Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) engraved
XIR158851 The Fall of a Picador, an illustration from Carmen by Prosper Merimee (1803-70) engraved by Eugene Decisy (1866-c.1936) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Vuillier

Background imageMatador Collection: Poster advertising a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, Nimes, 1st August 1897, engraved by J

Poster advertising a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, Nimes, 1st August 1897, engraved by J
XIR227262 Poster advertising a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, Nimes, 1st August 1897, engraved by J. Ortega (colour litho) by Estellor, J. & Pastor, E

Background imageMatador Collection: Martinchos Other Folly in the Bull Ring at Saragossa, after a painting by Francisco Goya

Martinchos Other Folly in the Bull Ring at Saragossa, after a painting by Francisco Goya
XIR154172 Martinchos Other Folly in the Bull Ring at Saragossa, after a painting by Francisco Goya (1746-1828) (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); D

Background imageMatador Collection: Training Fight in Biscay, 1869 (oil on canvas)

Training Fight in Biscay, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR220258 Training Fight in Biscay, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Colin, Gustave (1828-1910); 53.6x65 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: Bull Fight, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Bull Fight, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XIR20527 Bull Fight, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 90x110 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Furious charge of the bull stayed by lance of a picador

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Furious charge of the bull stayed by lance of a picador planted between his shoulders, Bull Fight, Seville, Spain. Stereograph, c1908

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. A moment of the deadliest danger - matadors sword tossed

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. A moment of the deadliest danger - matadors sword tossed from his hand by infuriated bull, Bull Fight, Seville, Spain. Stereograph, c1908

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. The critical moment - matador planting his sword in the

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. The critical moment - matador planting his sword in the heart of the bull, Bull Fight, Seville, Spain. Stereograph, c1908

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Goading the bull to attack on picadors (dying horse in foreground)

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Goading the bull to attack on picadors (dying horse in foreground), Bull Fight, Seville, Spain. Stereograph, c1908

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Awful onslaught of bull on horse while picador plants

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1908. Awful onslaught of bull on horse while picador plants lance in bulls shoulder, Bull Fight, Seville, Spain. Stereograph, c1908

Background imageMatador Collection: MEXICO: BULLFIGHT, c1900. Bullfight in an arena in Mexico. Stereograph, c1900

MEXICO: BULLFIGHT, c1900. Bullfight in an arena in Mexico. Stereograph, c1900

Background imageMatador Collection: The Fall of the Picador. Oil on canvas, c1900, by Roberto Domingo

The Fall of the Picador. Oil on canvas, c1900, by Roberto Domingo
SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1900. The Fall of the Picador. Oil on canvas, c1900, by Roberto Domingo

Background imageMatador Collection: Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan alongside a two-seat Matador

Rolls-Royce Pegasus turbofan alongside a two-seat Matador

Background imageMatador Collection: Martin TM-61C Matador on its zero-length launcher

Martin TM-61C Matador on its zero-length launcher

Background imageMatador Collection: Martin Matador immediately after launch

Martin Matador immediately after launch from its zero-length launcher at the Air Force Missile Test Center, Cocoa, Florida

Background imageMatador Collection: Martin Matador being readied for launch

Martin Matador being readied for launch

Background imageMatador Collection: Assemblies in which the Martin Matador is manufactured

Assemblies in which the Martin Matador is manufactured

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting: Bull charging as matador plays the cape. Lake Price (c1810-1896) English artist

Bullfighting: Bull charging as matador plays the cape. Lake Price (c1810-1896) English artist. Spain Corrida Torero Tradition Costume Blood Sport Spectacle

Background imageMatador Collection: Entry of the toreros in procession. Lake Price (c1810-1896) English artist. Bullfighters

Entry of the toreros in procession. Lake Price (c1810-1896) English artist. Bullfighters processing in the stadium at Seville, Spain. Corrida Matador Tradition Costume Blood Sport Spectacle

Background imageMatador Collection: CLAVɠI SANMART�Antoni (1913-2005). Matador

CLAVɠI SANMART�Antoni (1913-2005). Matador
CLAVɠ I SANMART� Antoni (1913-2005). Matador

Background imageMatador Collection: Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Fiesta de

Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Fiesta de
" Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). " Fiesta de toros en Espa񡠯 el Matador Corso en peligro". Caricature on the international situation of the Napoleonic Empire. Engraving

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfight arena of San Carlos, Mexico City. Oil on canvas, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas

Bullfight arena of San Carlos, Mexico City. Oil on canvas, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas
MEXICO: BULLFIGHT, 1833. Bullfight arena of San Carlos, Mexico City. Oil on canvas, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas

Background imageMatador Collection: SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1582. Bullfighters in a ring. Wood engraving from the Libro de la Monteria de

SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1582. Bullfighters in a ring. Wood engraving from the Libro de la Monteria de Alfonso XI, by Gonzalo Argote de Molina, 1582

Background imageMatador Collection: Spanish Bullfighting Series (8 / 12)

Spanish Bullfighting Series (8 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The matador aims his sword at the bull. Date: 1913

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfight in France

Bullfight in France
A matador in elaborate costume, fights a bull in France. 1970s

Background imageMatador Collection: Spanish Bullfighting Series (9 / 12)

Spanish Bullfighting Series (9 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The matador has lunged (estocada) and the sword is deeply embedded in the bull. Date: 1913

Background imageMatador Collection: Spanish Bullfighting Series (6 / 12)

Spanish Bullfighting Series (6 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The matador baiting the bull with his red cape. Date: 1913

Background imageMatador Collection: Four boys playing at Bullfighting

Four boys playing at Bullfighting. The dead wooden bull is dragged away by a team of two piebald rocking horses Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMatador Collection: Paisley Matador Pants

Paisley Matador Pants
Blonde model wears paisley print matador pants with a broad leather belt, ballet pumps & white shirt with the sleeves rolled up & and the collar upturned. Date: 1950s

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting, Banderillero escaping from bull in bullring, blurred movement

Bullfighting, Banderillero escaping from bull in bullring, blurred movement, Tercio de banderillas stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting, Matador assisting final stage from border of bullring

Bullfighting, Matador assisting final stage from border of bullring, Tercio de muerte stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting, Matadors with capes, fighting bull in first stage of fight

Bullfighting, Matadors with capes, fighting bull in first stage of fight, where bull is tested after entering bullring, Tercio de varas stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting, Matador with muleta and sword, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring

Bullfighting, Matador with muleta and sword, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring, Tercio de muerte stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Background imageMatador Collection: Bullfighting, Matador with muleta, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring

Bullfighting, Matador with muleta, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring, Tercio de muerte stage of bullfight, Spain, september




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"Captivating the Spirit of Spain: Matador - A Timeless Symbol of Bravery and Tradition" Step into the vibrant world of matadors, where grace meets danger in a mesmerizing dance. This captivating Matador poster, taken in 2001 in Seville, Andalucia, Spain, transports us to the heartland of bullfighting. Europe's rich heritage comes alive as we witness the intense spectacle unfold. Indulge your senses at the Spanish Matador Buffet, savoring traditional delicacies that embody centuries-old culinary traditions. As you dine amidst lively conversations and flamenco melodies, immerse yourself in the essence of Spanish culture. In Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France lies an iconic scene - a fearless matador locked in a timeless battle with a mighty bull. This snapshot from the Spanish Bullfighting Series (10/12) captures both awe-inspiring bravery and profound respect for these majestic animals. Travel back through history with a painting depicting the restored Taureador Fresco from Knossos' Palace. Created between 1900-50 by Evans Fresco Drawing N/4 on paper using pigments that have stood against time's testaments – this artwork echoes ancient tales of courage. Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez emerges as an emblematic figure among Mexican bullfighters; his name synonymous with passion and skill within this daring profession. His legacy inspires generations to embrace their dreams fearlessly. Witness Martin TM-61C Matador poised for launch – an embodiment of precision and strength reaching new heights. In Spain's pole vaulting arenas, athletes channel their inner matadors to conquer gravity itself. Journey deeper into rural Spain as we explore Mijares' town square during mid-20th century festivities—a photograph frozen in time capturing raw emotions exchanged between man and beast—an age-old tradition celebrated fervently across generations.