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Fine art print by Pablo Picasso
La Corrida (The Bullfight) and was created by Pablo Picasso in 1956.
Key Details about the Artwork
Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973).
Medium: Color aquatint on Arches wove paper.
Context: Bullfighting was a recurring theme in Picasso's career, and this 1956 piece is considered one of his most celebrated images from his extensive catalog of bullfighting works.
Production: It was printed by the renowned printer Aldo Crommelynck and published by Atelier Lacourière in Paris.
Editions: The work was released as a limited edition, typically numbered out of 200 (e.g., 14/200, 140/200).
Visual Content
The painting depicts a vibrant scene within a Spanish bullring from an elevated perspective. It captures the "spectacle of the ring," featuring figures like the matador and picador in the arena, surrounded by a crowded stadium of spectators under a blue sky. Unlike some of Picasso's more mythological or darker depictions, this work captures the energy and movement of the actual event. |
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