Bullfight. Wounded Picador
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maria Fortuny Marsal's Bullfight. Wounded Picador into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The fiery drama of Spanish tradition erupts in Bullfight. Wounded Picador (1867) by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal, a masterwork capturing the brutal poetry of the corrida. Fortuny’s loose, luminous brushstrokes—reminiscent of Goya yet vibrantly modern—immortalize the chaotic moment when a fallen picador’s horse is gored, its agony contrasting with the eerie calm of the bloodied sand. Painted during Fortuny’s Madrid period, the piece exemplifies his Romantic-realist hybrid style, bridging Goya’s dark grandeur and Sorolla’s later light-filled spontaneity. As a pivotal figure in 19th-century Spanish art, Fortuny infused academic precision with visceral emotion, influencing both the Costumbrismo movement and early Impressionists like his friend Meissonier. This work, now housed in Barcelona’s MNAC, remains a quintessential study of motion, mortality, and Mediterranean light.
For decor, place Bullfight. Wounded Picador in a high-traffic area—a study with walnut bookshelves or a dining room with terracotta walls—to let its earthy ochres and crimson accents anchor the space. Opt for a gilded Baroque frame (3:4 proportion works well for medium-sized reproductions) to harmonize with its 19th-century grandeur. Pair it with textured leather furnishings and wrought-iron lighting for a Spanish Revival aesthetic, or let it contrast minimally against white walls in a contemporary office, where its dynamic composition energizes without overwhelming. Avoid competing warm tones; instead, use slate blues or sage greens in adjacent decor to balance the painting’s visceral warmth. For impact, scale the reproduction to 24x30 inches—large enough to command attention, yet intimate for closer study of Fortuny’s virtuosic brushwork.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
