Francisco de Goya (aka Francisco de Goya y Lucientes)
(Fuendetodos, Spain, March 30, 1746 - April 16, 1828, Bordeaux, France)La Tauromaquia, 1st edition, plate 28, El esforzado Rendon picando un toro, de cuya suerte murió en la plaza de Madrid (The brave Rendon spearing a bull in a pass that caused his death in the ring at Madrid), 1815-1816
Etching and aquatint on paper
8 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (20.64 x 31.12 cm)
Creation Place:
Europe, Spanish
Technique:
Etching and aquatint
Credit Line:
Walter and Elise Mosher Memorial Fund
Accession Number:
P98.4.29
Commentary
In contrast to the relative stillness of the previous plate, this one is all movement and action. Goya shows the matador Rendon holding with his pike a speared bull that has gored the horse. According to the title, this dramatic move led to Rendon's death.
Catalogue Raisonné
Harris 231.
Marks
Watermark: "SERRA"
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Dimensions
- Image Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (20.64 x 31.12 cm)
- Plate Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 13 13/16 in. (24.77 x 35.08 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
- Sheet Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 15 5/16 in. (26.99 x 38.89 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
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