1816
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Bullfights: The Moors Settled in Spain, Giving Up the Superstitions of the Qur’an, Adopted this Art of Hunting, and Spear a Bull in the Open is a 1816 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows three men on horseback chasing a bull through a muddy field. One man holds a spear, ready to strike. The horses look tense, and the bull is mid-stumble, kicking up dirt. The whole scene is drawn in rough, dark lines with little shading. The artist seems to be pointing out a moment where old traditions change—here, it’s bullfighting replacing older beliefs. The loose, sketchy style makes it feel urgent and raw. Want to see more? Check out Romanticism.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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