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Image Not Available for A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring (Cogida de un Moro estando en la plaza) (plate 8)
A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring (Cogida de un Moro estando en la plaza) (plate 8)
Image Not Available for A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring (Cogida de un Moro estando en la plaza) (plate 8)

A Moor Caught by the Bull in the Ring (Cogida de un Moro estando en la plaza) (plate 8)

Artist (Spanish, 1746–1828)
Date1816
Mediumetching and aquatint on cream laid paper
Dimensionsplate: 24.1 x 35 cm; sheet: 32 x 44.5 cm
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineSarah C. Garver Fund
Object number1965.24
Label TextThis image exemplifies Goya’s visual storytelling skills. The viewer identifies with the bullfighter facing into the composition, who raises his lance. By contrast, the movement of the second banderillero seems immediate and split-second. A bull lifts the torero off his feet and twists him in the air. At the same time the bullfighter tries to avoid the bull’s horns. Placed off-center and planted firmly on all fours, the beast effortlessly pitches the torero with a twist of its powerful neck. Goya combines a skillfully planned composition with careful observation to convey a kinesthetic sensation.ProvenanceCraddock and Barnard, London, UK
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Image Not Available for The Moors make a Different Play in the Ring Calling the Bull with their Burnous ( Los Moros hacen otro capeo en plaza con su albornoz) (plate 6)
The Moors make a Different Play in the Ring Calling the Bull with their Burnous ( Los Moros hacen otro capeo en plaza con su albornoz) (plate 6)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Moors Settled in Spain, Giving Up the Superstitions of the Koran, Adopted the Art of Hunting, and Spear a Bull in the Open (Los moros establecidos en España, precindiendo de las supersticiones de su Alcorán, adoptaton esta caza y arte, y lancean un to
The Moors Settled in Spain, Giving Up the Superstitions of the Koran, Adopted the Art of Hunting, and Spear a Bull in the Open (Los moros establecidos en España, precindiendo de las supersticiones de su Alcorán, adoptaton esta caza y arte, y lancean un to
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid (El mismo vuelca un toro en la plaza de Madrid) (plate 16)
The Same Man Throws a Bull in the Ring at Madrid (El mismo vuelca un toro en la plaza de Madrid) (plate 16)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Spirited Moor Gazul is the First to Spear Bulls According to Rules (El animoso moro Gazul es el primero que lancéo toros en regla), (plate 5)
The Spirited Moor Gazul is the First to Spear Bulls According to Rules (El animoso moro Gazul es el primero que lancéo toros en regla), (plate 5)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for Charles V Spearing a Bull in the Ring at Valladolid (Charlos V. Lanceando en la plaza de Valladolid) (plate 10)
Charles V Spearing a Bull in the Ring at Valladolid (Charlos V. Lanceando en la plaza de Valladolid) (plate 10)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Rabble Hamstring the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas, and Other Arms (Un caballero Español en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos) (plate 12)
The Rabble Hamstring the Bull with Lances, Sickles, Banderillas, and Other Arms (Un caballero Español en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos) (plate 12)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for A Spanish Mounted Knight in the Ring Breaking Short Spears Without the Help of Assistants (Un caballero Español en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos) (plate 13)
A Spanish Mounted Knight in the Ring Breaking Short Spears Without the Help of Assistants (Un caballero Español en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos) (plate 13)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves Against the Bull Whose Horns Nave Been Tipped With Balls (Palenque de los Moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado) (plate 17)
The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves Against the Bull Whose Horns Nave Been Tipped With Balls (Palenque de los Moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado) (plate 17)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Unlucky Death of Pepe Illo in the Ring at Madrid (La desgraciada muerte de Pepe Illo en la plaza de Madrid) (plate 33)
The Unlucky Death of Pepe Illo in the Ring at Madrid (La desgraciada muerte de Pepe Illo en la plaza de Madrid) (plate 33)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for Dreadful Events in the Front Rows of the Ring at Madrid and Death of the Mayor of Terrejon (Desgracias acaecidas en el tiendido de la plaza de Madrid, y muerte del alcalde de Torrejon) (plate 21)
Dreadful Events in the Front Rows of the Ring at Madrid and Death of the Mayor of Terrejon (Desgracias acaecidas en el tiendido de la plaza de Madrid, y muerte del alcalde de Torrejon) (plate 21)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Daring of Martincho in the Ring at Saragossa (Temeridad de Martincho en la plaza Zaragoza) (plate 18)
The Daring of Martincho in the Ring at Saragossa (Temeridad de Martincho en la plaza Zaragoza) (plate 18)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for Another Madness of His in the Same Ring (Otra locura suya en la misma plaza) (plate 19)
Another Madness of His in the Same Ring (Otra locura suya en la misma plaza) (plate 19)
Francisco de Goya
1816