Dead Toreador (Torero mort)

Dead Toreador (Torero mort)

Edouard Manet

1868

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

A person lies sprawled on their back, arms and legs spread out. Their head is turned to the side, and one hand rests near their face. The background is mostly dark, with a faint pattern. A blanket or cloth is draped over their legs, and the floor looks rough. This is a sketchy, rough style—like it was drawn quickly. The artist used shading to show light and shadow, not smooth lines. Check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.

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