Portrait of El Matador, Felix Asiego 1906

"Portrait of El Matador, Felix Asiego" is a 1906 painting by Robert Henri, a prominent figure in the American realist movement. The portrait depicts a young bullfighter, Felix Asiego, standing in a traditional bullfighting costume. Henri's style emphasizes realism, capturing Asiego's stance and the intricate details of the costume with a directness that reflects the Ashcan School's focus on everyday life and working-class subjects. The painting evokes a sense of both strength and vulnerability, reflecting the inherent risks of the bullfighting profession.