Calero 1908

"Calero" is an oil on canvas portrait by American artist Robert Henri, painted in 1908. The painting features a matador, a bullfighter, as the subject. This portrayal highlights the drama and grit of the matador's profession. Henri's use of bold brushstrokes and a contrasting palette adds to the overall intensity of the piece. The painting is representative of Henri's signature style, which emphasizes the realism and rawness of the subject, embodying the movement known as "The Ashcan School".