Overview
This is an iconic etching and aquatint from Goya's celebrated series 'La Tauromaquia,' which chronicled the history and drama of Spanish bullfighting.
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Preliminary identification
Francisco de Goya, 'La Tauromaquia,' Plate 20 (Juanito Apiñani)
Photo reference
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Story
In 1815, at the age of 69 and almost entirely deaf, Francisco de Goya turned his obsessive creative energy toward the spectacle of the bullring.
Maker / Origin
Francisco de Goya is often called the 'last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns,' serving as the court painter to the Spanish Crown while simultaneously creating dark, private works that…
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in good condition with some light toning (yellowing) consistent with age. Value is highly dependent on the edition.
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