The Bullfighter
Title: The Bullfighter
Artist: Blend Cota
Released: 2018
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Subject: Matador, Bull, Spectators
Artist Notes
I wanted to capture the colors of strength, confidence, and success in this powerful piece. The fearless bull overpowers the painting as he prepares to charge mightily into the unknown while the matador calmly focuses on his task, to entertain the packed crowd. The multicolored background is filled out by the loud cheering crowd.
Highlights
- The red hues of the capote de brega (cape) are blurred as the lighting quick reflexes of the matador easily evades the changing beast.
- The bullfighter’s traditional torero costume is distinguished by the gold of the traje de luces (suite of lights).
