1825
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
El famoso Americano, Mariano Ceballos (The Famous American, Mariano Ceballos) is a 1825 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a chaotic bullfight scene. A rider on horseback leans forward, trying to control a charging bull while other men scramble around, some holding sticks. The background is packed with spectators watching from a fence. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the action and movement. The title at the bottom names the rider "Mariano Ceballos," though he’s not the focus here. The loose, rough style fits the fast-paced energy of the moment. Next, check out how this print was made using lithography.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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