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Man on Horseback Stabbing a Bull with His Lance
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Man on Horseback Stabbing a Bull with His Lance

Francisco de Goya · 1876 · etching; drypoint; aquatint; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A man on horseback is about to thrust his lance into a bull. In front of the bull stands a bullfighter (torero) who challenges the bull with a cloth. On the stands a large group of spectators. Top right: A.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineMan te paard steekt zijn lans in een stier. 1876. Francisco de Goya. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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