Eugenio Lucas Velázquez
Artistic analysis
This is a copy of an engraving by Goya from his series The Bulls of Bordeaux. It is a drawing depicting a bullfighting scene, showing a bullring packed with spectators, divided down the middle to allow two bullfights to take place simultaneously. On the left-hand side, the banderillas are being placed, whilst on the right-hand side of the arena the bullfighter is preparing to deliver the final thrust and kill the bull.
Technical information
NIG
2566
Author
Eugenio Lucas Velázquez
Title
Bullfight in a divided ring
Date
c. 1850-1855
Technique and medium
Grey and black ink wash and pen on paper
Dimensions
21 x 28 cm
Where can it be found?
Floor 3
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