A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring, plate 8 from The Art of Bullfighting by Francisco de Goya

A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring, plate 8 from The Art of Bullfighting Possibly 1814 - 1816

drawing, print, etching, paper

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

print

etching

pencil sketch

old engraving style

paper

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This etching, part of Goya's iconic series "The Art of Bullfighting," depicts a dramatic moment in the bullfight. The bull, having tossed the matador in the air, charges forward as a figure in the foreground attempts to distract the beast. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of urgency and danger, emphasizing the risk inherent in this traditional Spanish pastime. Created between 1814 and 1816, this print is a testament to Goya's skill as a draftsman and his keen eye for capturing the raw emotion and excitement of the bullfight.