A Bull Fight, Seville

1924

William Walcot

Associated Names
William Walcot

Artist, British, 1874 - 1943

H.C. Dickins

Publisher

This is a drawing of a large, circular arena with arches and figures moving about. The image depicts a grand architectural structure, likely an amphitheater or coliseum, with multiple archways along the perimeter, filled with numerous indistinct spectator shapes. The central arena holds abstract representations of figures and animals. The pen or pencil work is delicate and fine, capturing movement and grandeur. The perspective emphasizes the scale and activity within the setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.5 × 34.6 cm (5 11/16 × 13 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8347

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harvey-Lee 2008, no. 127

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2008

  • Harvey-Lee, Elizabeth. Impressions of Cities Ancient and Modern: A Collection of Etchings by William Walcot. North Aston, England: Elizabeth Harvey-Lee, 2008, no. 127.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: W. Walcot.

Wikidata ID

Q65026999

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