This commanding bullfighting poster captures one of the most thrilling spectacles in mid-century Spanish culture: a gran corrida at Barcelona's legendary Plaza de Toros Monumental. The painted illustration by J. Reus depicts the heart-stopping moment of a natural pass, the matador's burgundy muleta sweeping past the charging bull's horns with mere inches to spare. The billing reads like a who's who of bullfighting royalty. Antonio Bienvenida, scion of the greatest dynasty in tauromachy; Luis Miguel Dominguín, the charismatic showman whose rivalry with the third name on this poster would become the stuff of legend; and Antonio Ordoñez, the purist's matador, whose art Hemingway immortalized in "The Dangerous Summer." To see all three on a single cartel represents an extraordinary confluence of talent. Produced for the Balañá organization, which dominated Barcelona bullfighting for decades, this poster embodies the golden age of the corrida. A magnificent piece for collectors of Spanish ephemera, taurine memorabilia, or mid-century illustration at its most dramatic.Size: 37.0" x 21.0"Artist: J. ReusCondition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original folds as issued. General border wear. Creasing in lower left border. Repaired tear in lower left border. Restoration in lower left corner. Creases in lower border. Minor paper lift from hanging removal in upper right corner. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
