Eugenio Lucas Velázquez
Artistic analysis
In this painting, Eugenio Lucas Velázquez captures the chaos and energy of a popular bullfight in a village square. The sketchy brushstrokes and pronounced chiaroscuro highlight the dramatic central moment: a bull charging towards the crowd.
Technical information
NIG
2579
Author
Eugenio Lucas Velázquez
Title
The bullfight
Date
1861
Technique and medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
23 x 30 cm
Where can it be found?
Floor 3
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