1816
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Bullfights: A Horse Thrown by the Bull is a 1816 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a bullfight, with a horse thrown to the ground by the bull. The horse is in mid-air, its legs splayed out in all directions, while the bull stands over it, its horns raised in triumph. In the background, a crowd of people can be seen watching the scene unfold. The painting is done in a dark and moody style, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central action of the painting. This painting is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and drama in art. For more information on this style, look up the Romanticism movement.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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