Who painted Bullfight in a Divided Ring?

Bullfight in a Divided Ring was painted by Francisco Goya in 1825.

Where can I see Bullfight in a Divided Ring?

Bullfight in a Divided Ring is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Bullfight in a Divided Ring?

Bullfight in a Divided Ring is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Bullfight in a Divided Ring?

Museum-quality prints of Bullfight in a Divided Ring are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Bullfight in a Divided Ring

Francisco Goya , 1825

Bullfight in a Divided Ring 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

Bullfight in a Divided Ring is a 1825 lithograph by Francisco Goya, created during his exile in Bordeaux. The print captures a dramatic moment in a bullfight, set within a uniquely divided arena.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on a central bull, its head lowered, as a matador in white flees with a cape. The divided ring may symbolize the artist’s exploration of contrasting themes, such as tradition vs. modernity, amidst the intense, observed spectacle.

Technique & Style

Goya employs dark, expressive colors and bold lines to evoke tension and drama. The dynamic diagonal composition, with bull and matador, characterizes the Romantic emphasis on emotional intensity and movement.

History & Provenance

Printed by Gaulon in Bordeaux in 1825, the work reflects Goya’s late-career engagement with graphic art, often addressing social and political themes during his exile.