Who painted Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring?

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring was painted by Francisco de Goya in 1816.

Where can I see Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring?

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring?

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring

Francisco de Goya , 1816

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1923.558
Credit line: Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund

About this work

Overview

Bullfights: Another Madness of his in the Same Ring is an 1816 print by Francisco de Goya, housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, capturing a intense bullfight scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a perilous moment in a bullfight: a bull charges towards a foreground table where a man stands defensively with raised arms, while spectators watch from the background, conveying the dangers and spectacle of the event.

Technique & Style

Goya employs bold brushstrokes and vivid, dynamic coloring to heighten the scene's energy and tension, with composition guiding the viewer's focus to the central action.

History & Provenance

Created in 1816, the work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.