Bullfight

Bullfight by Francisco Goya
Artist
Francisco Goya
Style
Romanticism
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
'Bullfight', an 1824 oil painting by Francisco Goya, is housed in the J. Paul Getty Museum since 1992, a procurement event that notably broke the artist's previous auction record. This masterpiece is a vivid expression of Romanticism, demonstrating Goya's artistic prowess and deep-seated affection for bullfighting. Goya has often turned to this controversial entertainment form, immortalizing it as a recurring theme in his oeuvre. 'Bullfight' is classified as a Genre painting, capturing the essence of everyday life and cultural practices, exemplifying a brief but influential period in art history.

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