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Pedro Romero Killing the Halted Bull
Pedro Romero Killing the Halted Bull
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Pedro Romero Killing the Halted Bull

Artist (Spanish, 1746–1828)
Date1816
Mediumetching and aquatint on cream laid paper
Dimensionsplate: 24.6 × 35.3 cm (9 11/16 × 13 7/8 in.)
sheet: 31.4 × 44.6 cm (12 3/8 × 17 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineSarah C. Garver Fund
Object number1965.46
Label TextPedro Romero Martínez came from a bullfighting family. His father and two brothers were toreros, and his grandfather, after whom he is named, is credited with advancing the use of the small cape, or muletilla. After several noteworthy fights in Seville and Madrid, Romero established his reputation in 1775, a year in which he vanquished 285 brave bulls. Romero is regarded as the first matador to consider bullfighting an art form rather than a mere display of courage. He retired from the ring in 1799, having slain 5558 bulls over the course of his career.ProvenanceCraddock and Barnard, London, UK
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Image Not Available for Two Teams of Picadors Thrown One After the Other by a Single Bull (Dos grupos de picadores arrollados de seguida por un solo toro) (plate 32)
Two Teams of Picadors Thrown One After the Other by a Single Bull (Dos grupos de picadores arrollados de seguida por un solo toro) (plate 32)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Famous Martincho Places the Banderillas, Playing the Bull with the Movement of His Body (El famoso Martincho poniendo banderillas al quiebro) (plate 15)
The Famous Martincho Places the Banderillas, Playing the Bull with the Movement of His Body (El famoso Martincho poniendo banderillas al quiebro) (plate 15)
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 Cid Campeador Spearing Another Bull (El Cid Campeador lanceando otro toro) (plate 11)
The Cid Campeador Spearing Another Bull (El Cid Campeador lanceando otro toro) (plate 11)
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for Mariano Ceballos, Alias The Indian, Kills the Bull from His Horse (Mariano Ceballos, alias El Indio, mata el toro desde su caballo) (plate 23)
Mariano Ceballos, Alias The Indian, Kills the Bull from His Horse (Mariano Ceballos, alias El Indio, mata el toro desde su caballo) (plate 23)
Francisco de Goya
1816
The Same Ceballos Mounted on Another Bull Breaks Short Spears in the Ring at Madrid
The Same Ceballos Mounted on Another Bull Breaks Short Spears in the Ring at Madrid
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 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
The Forceful Rendon Stabs a Bull with the Pique, from which Pass He Died in the Ring at Madrid
The Forceful Rendon Stabs a Bull with the Pique, from which Pass He Died in the Ring at Madrid
Francisco de Goya
1816
Image Not Available for The Very Skillful Student of Falces, Wrapped in His Cape, Tricks the Bull With the Play of His Body (El diestrísimo estudiante de Falces, embozado burla al toro con sus quiebros) (plate 14)
The Very Skillful Student of Falces, Wrapped in His Cape, Tricks the Bull With the Play of His Body (El diestrísimo estudiante de Falces, embozado burla al toro con sus quiebros) (plate 14)
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 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