Bullfighter Collection

Carlos Arruza, Mexican bullfighter (1920-1966)

Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez, Mexican bullfighter
Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez (1888-1975), Mexican bullfighter, known as the Caliph de Leon. He moved to Spain in 1908. Date: circa 1910

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Album "Barcelone 1888": The Spanish bullfighter Louis Mazzantini photographed along with other bullfighters
3563317 Album "Barcelone 1888": The Spanish bullfighter Louis Mazzantini photographed along with other bullfighters by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Barcelona)

A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton)
1767221 A printed cotton cover decorated with scenes of a man wrestling a bull (cotton); 165x205 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen
1579064 Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen; (add.info.: Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen (1818-1868). Also known as "Cuchares", he was an infamous bullfighter

The Dancer (Mariano Caprubi), 1862 (etching on paper)
8698267 The Dancer (Mariano Caprubi), 1862 (etching on paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Edouard Manet).

The Fancy Ball at the Upper Rooms, Bath. Fashionable Regency people in masquerade at a ball in the spa town of Bath
FLO4619261 The Fancy Ball at the Upper Rooms, Bath. Fashionable Regency people in masquerade at a ball in the spa town of Bath

A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving)
6116601 A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century. The matador prepares to kill the bull)

Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790192 Carmen, opera by Georges Bizet, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Toreador, from the Carmen opera by Georges Bizet (1875), after Prosper Merimee); Photo © CCI.

Three Spanish bullfighters (colour litho)
3062049 Three Spanish bullfighters (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left: Jose Redondo Dominguez El Chiclanero Centre)

Portrait of the toreador Luis Mazantin, Spain
3566555 Portrait of the toreador Luis Mazantin, Spain. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Seville, Spain 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the death of a bull and a bullfighter in a bullring in Spain
5617099 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the death of a bull and a bullfighter in a bullring in Spain; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The entry of the Toreros in procession
2628303 The entry of the Toreros in procession.; (add.info.: Colour lithograph depicting the entry of the Toreros in procession)

Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster)
AIS5372722 Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster); © Iberfoto.

View of a bullfight on the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, 1759-c.1796. Creator: Louis-Joseph Mondhare
View of a bullfight on the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, 1759-c.1796

The Bull leaping the barrier; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bull leaping the barrier; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Banderillero in the chair; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Banderillero in the chair; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Boys playing at Bull-fighting; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Boys playing at Bull-fighting; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

'The Espada; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Espada; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

A New Collection of Songs for the Brave Ponciano Diaz (Nueva Coleccion de Canciones... 1888)
A New Collection of Songs for the Brave Ponciano Diaz (Nueva Coleccion de Canciones al Ponciano Diaz), 1888

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Bullfighter in costume, 1880. Creator: Zacharie Astruc
Bullfighter in costume, 1880. (La toilette du torero)

Broadsheet relating to the triumphs of the bullfighter Ponciano Diaz in Spain, a co... ca. 1900-10. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet relating to the triumphs of the bullfighter Ponciano Diaz in Spain, a corrida (ballad) in the bottom section, ca. 1900-10

Bull-Fight, 1897. Creator: Alexandre Lunois
Bull-Fight, 1897

Bull-Fight, 1897. Creator: Alexandre Lunois
Bull-Fight, 1897

Bull-Fight, 1897. Creator: Alexandre Lunois
Bull-Fight, 1897

El cancionero popular, num. 13 (The Popular Songbook, no. 13), n.d. Creator: Unknown
El cancionero popular, num. 13 (The Popular Songbook, no. 13), n.d

Glorious Success of Ponciano Díaz and His Brave Charros in the Bull Rings of Madrid, 1889. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Glorious Success of Ponciano Diaz and His Brave Charros in the Bull Rings of Madrid, 1889

Bullfight, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

The picadors prepare to approach the bull during a bullfight Spain. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

The inside of an arena during a bullfight. Spain. Date of Photograph:1880 - 1890 ca

Bullfighter and his retinue entering the crowded arena of Mexico City Mexico Mexico City. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Bull-fighting scene, with the traditionally dressed bull fighter, on a blindfolded horse, heading for the bull. Behind him a standing bull-fighter

View of the Mexico City arena, during a bullfight Mexico Mexico City. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Snapshot of a bull fight. At the center, the torero facing the bull. In the background the public on the bleachers in the arena of Mexico City Mexico Mexico City. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Snapshot of a bullfight with a toreador facing a bull. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

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"Bullfighter: A Timeless Art of Bravery and Tradition" Step into the mesmerizing world of bullfighting, where courage meets artistry. Carlos Arruza, a legendary Mexican bullfighter from the early 20th century, embodied this daring pursuit with his graceful moves and fearless demeanor. His legacy lives on through captivating paintings like the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, transporting us to ancient times when this spectacle was revered. Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez also left an indelible mark on Mexican bullfighting history. His skillful maneuvers and charismatic presence captivated audiences worldwide. In Cordoba, Spain, photographs immortalize Manolete's intense performances that held spectators spellbound. The Plaza de Toros in Valencia witnessed a breathtaking display as a matador waved his red cape before a charging bull speared with barbed sticks known as banderillas. The adrenaline-fueled atmosphere is palpable even through images captured in July 2014. In contrast to these dramatic scenes, Rene Bull's cartoonish depiction reminds us that humor can be found even in such serious endeavors. The artist playfully portrays a farmer-turned-artist painting a larger-than-life bullfighter character. "The Bullfight at Algeciras" showcases watercolor and body color techniques on paper—evidence of how artists have been inspired by this age-old tradition throughout history. Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia further exemplifies Spain's deep connection to bullfighting; it is here that aficionados gather to witness thrilling displays of bravery and skill. Ignacio Zuloaga's oil painting "As A Torero" captures both the elegance and danger inherent in being a torero—a Spanish term for professional bullfighters. This artwork transports us back to 1895 when Zuloaga masterfully portrayed the essence of this noble profession. Beyond its influence on art, bullfighting has also inspired other forms of performance.