1816
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Bullfights: The Rabble Hamstringing the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas and Other Arms is a 1816 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene with a black bull in the center, surrounded by people attacking it. Some hold sticks or swords, while others look on or crouch nearby. The bull’s horns are sharp, and its body is tense. The background is a flat, light area with no details. Notice how the artist uses bold lines to show movement and action. The people’s faces are blurred, focusing attention on the bull’s struggle. Look up Francisco de Goya to see more of his bold, dramatic prints.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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