Untitled
1906
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1906
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows a dramatic sculpture of a man wrestling a wild bull. The man is twisted mid-air, gripping the bull’s horns while the animal rears up on its back legs, hooves kicking. Both figures are caught in a moment of raw struggle, muscles strained and tangled together. The sculpture sits on a rough stone base, and the background looks like a studio wall with a small window. The artist focused on showing raw power and movement in the bodies. You can almost feel the effort in the bulging muscles and the bull’s wild energy. The detail in the fur and skin makes it look real. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sculptures like this.