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A bullfight in Madrid (engraving)
3627330 A bullfight in Madrid (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bullfight in Madrid. Illustration from Album du Grand Journal (Imprimerie Auguste Vallee, Paris, 1864). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25905936
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Arena Blood Sports Bull Bullfight Bullfighters Bullfighting Bullring Cheering Community Of Madrid Comunidad De Madrid Cruelty Horse Back Horse Back Riding Horseback Horse Back Madrid Madrid Province Matadors Picadors
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This print captures the intense atmosphere of a bullfight in Madrid during the 19th century. The engraving, created by an anonymous French School artist, showcases the raw energy and spectacle of this traditional Spanish event. The image depicts a vibrant scene within a bullring, where brave matadors face off against a powerful bull. Dressed in elaborate costumes, these skilled bullfighters demonstrate their courage and agility as they engage with the ferocious animal. The crowd watches on with anticipation and excitement, cheering for their favorite matador. However, amidst the thrill and pageantry lies an underlying sense of cruelty that is inherent to blood sports like bullfighting. The presence of horseback picadors adds another layer to this complex tradition as they play their role in weakening the charging beast. Despite its controversial nature, bullfighting has long been ingrained in Spanish culture and continues to draw spectators from all over Europe. This particular image provides us with a glimpse into history - capturing not only the sport itself but also reflecting societal attitudes towards entertainment at that time. As we observe this mesmerizing engraving digitally cleaned for clarity by Bridgeman Images, it serves as both an artistic representation and historical document that invites contemplation on our relationship with animals and our evolving values surrounding such spectacles.
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