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Bullfight, Suerte de Varas
Bullfight, Suerte de Varas is an oil painting by Francisco Goya. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
This painting is called Bullfight, Suerte de Varas. It's an oil painting by Francisco Goya.
The painting shows a bullfight, which was a favorite form of entertainment for Goya. When the J. Paul Getty Museum bought the painting in 1992, it set a new auction record for the artist.
You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Francisco Goya.
Overview
Bullfight, Suerte de Varas is an oil painting created by Francisco Goya in 1824. It is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, acquired in 1992.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bullfight, a spectacle that fascinated Goya. Bullfighting was a popular, yet contentious, form of entertainment in Spain during Goya's time.
History & Provenance
The J. Paul Getty Museum purchased Bullfight, Suerte de Varas at auction in 1992, establishing a new record for Goya's work at auction.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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