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Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance
Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance while a matador with cloak runs beside them. Chromolithograph by J. Magistris after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid, Boronat Satorre, 1894. Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance while a matador with cloak runs beside them. Chromolithograph by J. Magistris after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid, Boronat & Satorre, 1894
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Bull Bullfight Bullfighter Cape Charging Cloak Corrida Daniel Lance Matador Perea Picador Spear Stab Toreador Toros Banderilla
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This chromolithograph, titled 'Picador on Horseback Stabbing a Charging Bull with a Lance,' is an intriguing depiction of the traditional Spanish spectacle of bullfighting. The image, created by Daniel Perea and printed by J. Magistris in 1894, captures the raw energy and excitement of this age-old practice. At the center of the scene, a picador on horseback skillfully stabs a charging bull with a long lance. The picador's horse, muscles tensed and eyes wide, leaps forward as the bull's massive form looms in the foreground. The picador's determination is evident in his focused expression and the power with which he wields his weapon. Beside the picador, a matador, clad in a distinctive red cape and cloak, runs alongside the horse. The matador's role is to distract the bull and weaken it for the final kill by the bullfighter, or torero. The matador's cape billows out behind him as he deftly maneuvers around the charging beast. The intricate details of the chromolithograph, from the textured hide of the bull to the intricate patterns on the picador's armor, bring the scene to life. This print is a stunning representation of the passion, courage, and tradition that are at the heart of the bullfighting culture in Spain.
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