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This commanding bullfighting poster from the Plaza de Toros de Sevilla captures one of the most spectacular corridas of the mid-1960s, featuring three legendary matadors: Diego Pue rta, Paco Camino, and the incomparable Manuel Benitez, known to the world as "El Cordobes." The painterly illustration by Ballestar depicts a matador in full regalia executing a graceful pass, the red and yellow capote swirling dramatically as a powerful bull charges past.The traditional cartel format, printed by Barcelona's Laminograf, presents the event details in the time-honored hierarchy of Spanish taurine promotion. Six bulls from the prestigious ganaderia of D. Carlos Nuñez of Seville would face these three masters of the ring on a Sunday afternoon at five o'clock. The warm salmon background and bold typography create an immediately recognizable visual language that has defined bullfighting promotion for generations.A significant piece of Spanish cultural history from the golden age of modern tauromachy, this poster documents the era when El Cordobes brought bullfighting to international audiences and became perhaps the most famous matador in history. A standout piece for collectors of taurine art, Spanish ephemera, or mid-century advertising design.Size: 75.0" x 31.0"Artist: BallestarCondition: Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines as issued. General border wear. Scattered background creases. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. Show more