After the Bullfight
1873
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1873
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a bullfighter sitting, wearing his uniform. He's not in the ring, just resting. This painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment, not the action of the fight, and the artist chose to focus on the person, not the event. The bullfighter's clothes and pose are detailed, but the background is simple. The artist might have done this to make the bullfighter stand out. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of Mary Cassatt.
