Stierenvechter in een arena 1876

"Stierenvechter in een arena" is an etching by Francisco Goya, created in 1876. This print depicts a bullfight scene, a popular subject matter for Goya. The work shows a bullfighter on horseback, dodging a charging bull in the arena. The etching's dynamic composition and dramatic portrayal of the action highlight Goya's interest in capturing the intensity of the bullfight, a subject he explored extensively in his later years. This etching is part of the larger series "Tauromaquia", a collection of 33 prints that celebrate the Spanish national tradition of bullfighting.