Bullfights: The Death of Pepe Illo (2nd Composition)
1816
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1816
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a chaotic bullfight scene. A bull charges forward, horns lowered, while men on horseback and foot try to control it. One rider holds a spear, another swings a cape, and a man on the ground clutches his hat. The background is a plain wall with a small window, and the whole scene is in black and white. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the action pop. This style helps you see the tension and movement clearly. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
