The Picador Incites the Bull

1911

James McBey

Associated Names
James McBey

Artist, Scottish, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of a bullfight scene. The illustration shows a mounted figure holding a lance engaged with a charging bull in an arena. The crowd in the background is sketched with minimal detail. The bull is depicted facing the horse rider with strong presence and attentive posture. The use of line work effectively conveys the intense atmosphere of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5934

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hardie 1925, no. 104, State published

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1925

  • Hardie, Martin. Etchings and Drypoints from 1902 to 1924 by James McBey. London: P. and D. Colnaghi and Co., 1925.

1997

  • Hardie, Martin, and Charles Carter. The Etchings and Dry-Points of James McBey (1883-1959). San Francisco, California: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1997, p.

Wikidata ID

Q65021573

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