Toros en Sevilla

Issued for the 2001 bullfighting season at the Plaza de Toros de Sevilla, this poster captures the drama and ritual of the arena with painterly intensity. A matador, cape draped in a sweeping arc of crimson, stands poised beside a powerful black bull. The composition is intimate and grounded, emphasizing tension over spectacle. The text above reads Toros en Sevilla 2001, anchoring the scene in place and time. The artwork leans into rich, earthy tones and sculptural brushwork, giving the figures weight and presence. The matador’s traje de luces is rendered with decorative detail, contrasting against the muscular form of the bull. Rather than depicting movement, the artist freezes a charged moment of stillness, the calm before confrontation. Below, the full season schedule for the 2001 Abono de la Temporada is carefully listed, reflecting the longstanding tradition of subscription series at the Plaza de Toros de Sevilla, home of the Real Maestranza de Caballería. A compelling example of early twenty first century Spanish corrida poster design, rooted in history yet distinctly contemporary in style. Size: 57.0" x 27.0" Artist: Larry Rivers Condition: Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Small areas of sun fading in lower quadrants. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.