Spain - Bull Fighting - Picador - from Life
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Spain - Bull Fighting - Picador - from Life
A black and white slide showing a bull fighting arena with a man on horseback stabbing a bull with a lance.. Slide number 369 in Box 148 entitled Spain Bull Fighting & Spanish Life. Date: circa 1890s
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Arena Bull Horseback Lance Picador Slides Stabbing
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Spectacle of Spanish Tradition: The Picador and the Bull in a 19th Century Spanish Arena 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white slide, number 369 in Box 148 entitled "Spain Bull Fighting & Spanish Life," transports us back to the 1890s and the heart of Spain's rich cultural heritage. The image captures the raw energy and passion of a traditional bullfight, with the bullring serving as the backdrop to a tense and dramatic confrontation between man and beast. At the center of the scene, a picador on horseback takes aim at a powerful and enraged bull. The picador, dressed in the traditional outfit of a tight-fitting jacket, tight trousers, and a wide-brimmed hat, holds a long lance in his right hand. With a determined look in his eyes, he rides towards the bull, poised to strike. The bull, its muscles taut and its eyes filled with fury, charges at the horse, its massive horns gleaming in the sunlight. The picador skillfully maneuvers his horse, dodging the bull's fierce attacks as he waits for the perfect moment to strike. With a swift and powerful thrust, he plunges the lance into the bull's back, weakening it for the next stage of the fight. This image offers a glimpse into the history and tradition of bullfighting in Spain, a practice that has been a part of the country's cultural identity for centuries. The scene is a testament to the bravery and skill of the matadors and picadors, as well as the raw power and strength of the bulls. 3. Keywords: Spain, bull fighting, picador, arena, man, horseback, stabbing, lance, history, 19th century, tradition, cultural heritage.
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