Toreadors Collection

French sailors at a bullfight in Jerez, Spain (colour litho)
2819060 French sailors at a bullfight in Jerez, Spain (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toreadors outside the Arena;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Toreadors outside the Arena; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Bullfighters in souther Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Bullfight (w / c on paper)
702395 Bullfight (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Gabinetto Comunale delle Stampe, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Bullfight in a Divided Ring (oil on canvas)
3493184 Bullfight in a Divided Ring (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828) (attr. to); 98.4x126.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Barbarian shows (colour litho)
2809019 Barbarian shows (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarian shows. During a bullfight in the Beziers Arena (France)

Toreadors (Bull-fighters) in the streets of Madrid (engraving)
966915 Toreadors (Bull-fighters) in the streets of Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toreadors (Bull-fighters) in the streets of Madrid

The matadora (colour litho)
2778243 The matadora (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The matadora. For the first time in the history of bullfights)

An exceptional bullfight (colour litho)
2809041 An exceptional bullfight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional bullfight)

Characteristic festivities, a Roman vaccine carousel in the velodrome at the Cascine, in Florence (colour litho)
2814909 Characteristic festivities, a Roman vaccine carousel in the velodrome at the Cascine, in Florence (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Fortune and Misfortune of a Bullfighter (Colour Litho)
2778493 The Fortune and Misfortune of a Bullfighter (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The luck and misfortune of a bullfighter)

Procession of matadors at the Amphitheatre in Nimes, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942807 Procession of matadors at the Amphitheatre in NAmes, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toreador, 1869 (gouache with pen & ink on white wove paper)
877074 Toreador, 1869 (gouache with pen & ink on white wove paper) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74)

Riot at a bullfight in Portugal (colour litho)
2779743 Riot at a bullfight in Portugal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riot at a bullfight in Portugal)

Bullfight, 1840 (colour litho)
810362 Bullfight, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corrida de Toros, from Album pintoresco de la Isla de Cuba)

At Close Quarters in the Bull Ring by Edmund Blampied
Artists impression of a tussle in the famous bull-ring at San Sebastian, where a bull has forced the matadors luckless steed up against the side of the arena

Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, 1824 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765267 Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 49.8x70.8 cm; J

Poster advertising a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, Nimes, 1st August 1897, engraved by J
XIR227262 Poster advertising a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, Nimes, 1st August 1897, engraved by J. Ortega (colour litho) by Estellor, J. & Pastor, E

The Toreador
A Toreador blows a woman a kiss

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Toreadors: Masters of the Bullfight Step into the vibrant world of bullfighting in Spain, where brave toreadors face off against fierce bulls with grace and skill. From the iconic bull and lion fights to French sailors experiencing the spectacle in Jerez, this captivating tradition has enthralled audiences for centuries. Gustave Doré's enchanting lithograph takes us on an autumn tour through Andalusia in 1875, showcasing toreadors outside the arena, their anticipation palpable. In Zaragoza, a furious bull seeks revenge for its wounds during a thrilling bullfight captured in vivid color lithography. The danger is ever-present as Pepete defies gravity, launching himself into the air only to meet his demise by a horned adversary. The intensity escalates further when spectators outraged by a suspended event set fire to express their passion. Artistic renditions bring these heart-stopping moments alive; whether it be watercolor on paper or oil on canvas depicting divided rings and barbarian shows. Each stroke captures both beauty and brutality that define this ancient spectacle. In Madrid's bustling streets, we witness Toreadors parading proudly as they prepare for battle - engraving immortalizes their presence forevermore. Among them stands "the matadora, " her colorful lithograph radiating strength and femininity amidst this male-dominated realm. Toreadors epitomize bravery personified; they dance with death while mesmerizing crowds with every move. Their artistry transcends mere sport – it becomes an expression of culture deeply rooted in Spanish traditions. As we delve into the world of Toreadors, we discover more than just bloodshed within these arenas; there lies a profound connection between man and beast that intertwines history, passion, courage, and artistry like no other spectacle can achieve.