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Edward Hopper — The Bull Fight (Levin 50; Zigrosser 3)
Edward Hopper

The Bull Fight (Levin 50; Zigrosser 3)

1912

"The Bull Fight" is an etching by Edward Hopper from his early printmaking period, showcasing his interest in dramatic subjects and dynamic composition. The work depicts the intense confrontation between matador and bull, rendered through Hopper's characteristic use of bold lines and strong contrasts between light and shadow. This print demonstrates Hopper's skill in the etching medium and his ability to capture movement and tension within a confined pictorial space.

Medium
etching on wove paper

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February 19, 2025

Estimate: $7,000$10,000

Lot 223

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Edward Hopper, The Bull Fight (Levin 50; Zigrosser 3), 1912

"The Bull Fight" is an etching by Edward Hopper from his early printmaking period, showcasing his interest in dramatic subjects and dynamic composition. The work depicts the intense confrontation between matador and bull, rendered through Hopper's characteristic use of bold lines and strong contrasts between light and shadow. This print demonstrates Hopper's skill in the etching medium and his ability to capture movement and tension within a confined pictorial space.

Medium
etching on wove paper
Year
1912
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bullfighting, Print, Dark And Intense, 20th Century, Modernist, Etching, American Artist, Social Commentary, Realism, Drama

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art