1932 Print Bullfighting Arena Bull Sporting Event Spain Matador Animal FZ1

This is an original 1932 halftone print of a bull fight. Women are shown watching from the stands, and a matador is shown with a puncture in his thigh. The caption writes, "A matador is almost always gored in the thigh between groin and knee. A duty of his page is to stand by with a rubber cup to clap over a split artery. The wounded one will be taken in a waiting ambulance to a hospital, run by his union, where surgeons specialize in thigh wounds. And if he dies first, there is a matadors' chapel on the arena grounds, and a priest hired by the management for $1 a fight."

Bullfighting is a sport prominent in Spain, Portugal, and a few Latin American countries. It is considered a blood sport by some, and regarded as a fine art by others. Bulls can only be used once, and the fight is usually over when the bull is killed; however, in Portugal, it is illegal to slaughter the bull in the ring. Currently, horses wear a protective "peto", an armor worn to protect their internal organs from any damage from the bull. Before 1928, horses did not wear protective gear, and were often disemboweled.

CONDITION

This 79+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Moderate aging throughout. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 11.5 inches; 25 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Sport, Athlete, Art, Animal, WIldlife

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