Suerte III: Picador stabbing a bull; two toreros running to right 1845 - 1855

"Suerte III: Picador stabbing a bull; two toreros running to right" is a black and white print depicting a scene from a bullfight. The print, which dates back to 1845-1855, shows a picador on horseback stabbing a bull while two other toreros run away. The print is framed by a decorative border of floral motifs. The print is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. The artist, while anonymous, has captured the drama and excitement of this traditional Spanish event in a simple and evocative style.