Bull Attacked by Dogs

Francisco de Goya, c. 1825

The image shows a bull surrounded by several dogs. One dog appears airborne near the bull, while others are around it. The bull has an injury on its back. In the background, two figures are watching the scene. The drawing portrays a dynamic and dramatic interaction between the animals with expressive lines conveying movement and tension.
Artist
Francisco de Goya
Date
c. 1825
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
20.4 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a bull surrounded by several dogs. One dog appears airborne near the bull, while others are around it. The bull has an injury on its back. In the background, two figures are watching the scene. The drawing portrays a dynamic and dramatic interaction between the animals with expressive lines conveying movement and tension.

Francisco de Goya