Artwork
The Bull
The Bull is a print by the Impressionist artist Jules de Goncourt. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1949.100
About this work
Overview
The Bull is a print by Jules de Goncourt, created in 1865, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a charging bull surrounded by a small group of crouching figures near a rocky outcrop, set against a turbulent sky and sea. The scene conveys a sense of urgency and fear.
Technique & Style
The artist employed rapid, expressive lines to capture the dynamic movement of the bull and the reactions of the figures, creating a sense of immediacy and energy.
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