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Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid

Bullfights:  The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid, by Francisco de Goya, 1816
Bullfights:  The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid, by Francisco de Goya, 1816

Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid 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.
1923.555

About this work

Overview

Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid is an 1816 print by Francisco de Goya, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a pivotal moment in a bullfight, focusing on the intense interaction between a bullfighter and the bull, set against a backdrop of observation.

Technique & Style

Goya employed a dark, muted color scheme and bold brushstrokes to convey the dynamic energy and tension of the scene, characteristic of his expressive approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1816, the work is part of Goya's output during a period of significant artistic innovation, now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

This piece reflects Goya's engagement with the dramatic and often brutal spectacle of bullfighting, a popular subject in early 19th-century Spanish culture.

Legacy

The print exemplifies Goya's influence on the Romantic movement through its emphasis on emotional intensity and dynamic movement, continuing to inform interpretations of his work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francisco de Goya

Artist

Francisco de Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid?

Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid was painted by Francisco de Goya in 1816.

Where can I see Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid?

Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid?

Bullfights: The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid is associated with Romanticism.