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Scene at a Bullfight: Spanish Entertainment, 18th century (oil on canvas)
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Scene at a Bullfight: Spanish Entertainment, 18th century (oil on canvas)
AMO98727 Scene at a Bullfight: Spanish Entertainment, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828)(follower of); 45x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 23217370
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Audience Bloodthirsty Bull Bullfighter Fighter Gored Goring Gruesome Morbid Westernart
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This print captures the intense atmosphere of a bullfight in 18th century Spain. Painted by Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes, or a follower of his, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the brutal clash between man and beast. Measuring 45x57 cm, it is currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The scene depicted is both gored and gruesome, as the bullfighter faces off against a powerful and bloodthirsty bull. The male audience watches with morbid fascination as these two forces confront each other in a battle for dominance. The toriador's skillful maneuvers are contrasted with the raw strength of the animal he fights. This painting offers an intriguing glimpse into Spanish entertainment during this time period, where bullfighting was considered both a sport and an art form. It symbolizes conflict and confrontation - not only between man and beast but also within ourselves as we grapple with our primal instincts. As you gaze upon this remarkable piece of Western art, let yourself be transported to another era where bravery met brutality in one electrifying spectacle. Experience firsthand the tension and adrenaline that coursed through those who witnessed such spectacles centuries ago.
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