Corrida in Ronda No. 6, 2008

American artist Eric Fischl (1948-present) is known for his large-scale paintings that explore themes of the human condition. This work, *Corrida in Ronda No. 6* (2008), depicts a scene from a bullfight, with a central figure in a bullfighter’s costume, standing in the foreground and looking out at the viewer. He is surrounded by other figures, including two men in bullfighting suits, one holding a cape and another holding a hat. The painting is reminiscent of Spanish artist Goya’s *The Third of May 1808*, with its depiction of violence and death. Fischl's work often evokes a sense of unease and tension, and this painting is no exception. The figure in the foreground appears menacing, while the other figures in the background seem to be watching with a mixture of anticipation and fear. The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the nature of violence and the spectacle of death.