Bullfight 1800 - 1900

Eugenio Lucas y Padilla's "Bullfight" is a pen-and-ink drawing that captures a dramatic moment in the ring. The artist's loose, expressive brushstrokes convey the energy and excitement of the event. The bull and matador are in the foreground, while the crowd in the stands is depicted as a blur of figures, creating a sense of movement and anticipation. The drawing's composition and use of line create a powerful image of the bullfight, a popular and controversial subject in 19th-century Spain. The artwork is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.