Bullfight in a Divided Ring

Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes)

Created:
Movement:
1829
Romanticism
key Notes:
Dynamic composition, Divided arena
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Dimensions:
38 3/4 x 49 3/4 in. (98.4 x 126.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

"Bullfight in a Divided Ring," created by Francisco de Goya in 1829, depicts a bullfighting scene characterized by its dramatic composition and emotional intensity, reflecting Goya's critical perspective on Spanish society. The painting is part of Goya's later works, which often explore themes of violence and the human condition, and it is currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Description of the work:

"Bullfight in a Divided Ring" by Francisco de Goya, created in 1829, depicts a dramatic scene of a bullfight, characterized by its dynamic composition and contrasting light and shadow. The painting captures the tension of the event through the expressive figures of the bull and the matador, set against a backdrop that emphasizes the divided space of the arena.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bullfight in a Divided Ring