Artwork
Bull Attacked by Dogs
Bull Attacked by Dogs is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bull Attacked by Dogs is a lithograph on wove paper created by Francisco de Goya around 1825. It depicts a chaotic scene of a bull being attacked by dogs.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a bull surrounded by six dogs, with onlookers in the background and birds flying overhead. The violent confrontation may be a commentary on the turbulent events of Goya's time.
Technique & Style
Goya used quick, expressive lines to convey the intensity of the scene, creating a sense of frozen movement. The lithograph is characterized by bold contrasts, reflecting Goya's graphic and emotive approach to art.
History & Provenance
Goya worked during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, producing works that engaged with the historical events of his time. Bull Attacked by Dogs is part of his later graphic output.
Legacy
Goya's innovative and expressive style influenced later European artists, bridging the Old Masters tradition and modern art.
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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