The Spanish Bull-Fight;–-or–the Corsican Matador in Danger

Various artists/makers

July 1, 1808

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Spanish Bull-Fight;–-or–the Corsican Matador in Danger
Etcher: Possibly etched by Charles Williams (British, active 1797–1830)
Artist: After James Gillray (British, London 1756–1815 London)
Publisher: S. W. Fores (London)
Subject: Alexander I, of Russia (Russian, St. Petersburg 1777–1825 Tagonrog)
Subject: Joseph Bonaparte (French, 1768–1844)
Subject: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (Austrian, Florence 1768–1835 Vienna)
Subject: Frederick William III, King of Prussia
Subject: George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1738–1820 Windsor)
Subject: Gustav IV Adolf, King of Sweden (Swedish, Stockholm 1792–1837 St. Gallen)
Subject: João VI, King of Portugar and Brazil (Portuguese, 1769–1826)
Subject: Mustafa IV (Turkish, 1779–1808)
Subject: Napoléon Bonaparte (French, Ajaccio 1769–1821 St. Helena)
Subject: Pope Pius VII
Date: July 1, 1808
Medium: Hand-colored etching
Dimensions: sheet: 9 13/16 x 13 7/8 in. (25 x 35.3 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Philip van Ingen, 1942
Object Number: 42.121(117)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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