Francisco De Goya Y Lucientes (1746-1829) - Engravings 9, 10, 11, And 12 Of The Bullfighting

- Etching. Embossed with Goya's portrait. - Published by the Madrid Fine Arts Circle in 1929. - Francisco de Goya y Lucientes's *La Tauromaquia* is one of the most profound and complex interpretations of bullfighting in the history of art. Transcending mere genre painting, it invites reflection on violence, heroism, and the human condition. Through a series of etchings of extraordinary expressive power, Goya reveals both the skill and courage of the bullfighters, as well as the drama, risk, and brutality inherent in the spectacle, employing contrasts of light, dynamic compositions, and intense gestures. Far from idealizing bullfighting, the artist transforms it into a tragic scene where tradition, passion, and death coexist, thus revealing his critical and modern perspective. *Tauromaquia* therefore not only documents a deeply rooted cultural practice, but also elevates it to the status of a symbol of the moral and emotional tensions of its time.