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Bull and Man (2025) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Tarabаnov
27.56 x 19.68 x 0.79cm (unframed) / 27.56 x 19.68cm (actual image size)
£594
Original artwork description
№Tar 415
Oil on canvas artwork “Bull and Man” depicts a dramatic moment between a matador and a powerful bull in the arena. The man stands poised with a red cape extended toward the animal, while the bull lowers its head and moves forward with tension and strength. The composition captures the intensity of the encounter, where movement, balance and courage define the scene.
The inspiration behind the composition reflects the traditional spectacle of the bullfight, focusing on the relationship between the bull and the man. The matador’s controlled posture contrasts with the raw power of the animal, creating a moment filled with anticipation. The red cape becomes a central visual element, guiding the bull’s movement and emphasizing the dynamic interaction between the two figures.
The painting is created with oil on canvas using expressive brushstrokes and rich contrasts of color. Dark tones of the bull stand against the vivid red cape and the bright costume of the man, while the abstract background suggests the atmosphere of the arena. The composition highlights the drama, motion and symbolism of the bull and the man facing each other.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 27.56 x 19.68 x 0.79cm (unframed) / 27.56 x 19.68cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#figurative#abstract#bull#man#expressionism#symbolism#original artwork#bullfight#toreador#multilayer technique
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Original artwork description
№Tar 415
Oil on canvas artwork “Bull and Man” depicts a dramatic moment between a matador and a powerful bull in the arena. The man stands poised with a red cape extended toward the animal, while the bull lowers its head and moves forward with tension and strength. The composition captures the intensity of the encounter, where movement, balance and courage define the scene.
The inspiration behind the composition reflects the traditional spectacle of the bullfight, focusing on the relationship between the bull and the man. The matador’s controlled posture contrasts with the raw power of the animal, creating a moment filled with anticipation. The red cape becomes a central visual element, guiding the bull’s movement and emphasizing the dynamic interaction between the two figures.
The painting is created with oil on canvas using expressive brushstrokes and rich contrasts of color. Dark tones of the bull stand against the vivid red cape and the bright costume of the man, while the abstract background suggests the atmosphere of the arena. The composition highlights the drama, motion and symbolism of the bull and the man facing each other.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 27.56 x 19.68 x 0.79cm (unframed) / 27.56 x 19.68cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#figurative#abstract#bull#man#expressionism#symbolism#original artwork#bullfight#toreador#multilayer technique
Anatolii Tarabаnov
United Kingdom
About
About the artists: Anatoly Borisovich Taradanav was born on September 25, 1953 in Zaporozhye. Artist - painter. In 1973 he graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk Art College. Teachers: Kuko, Shchedrov. Since... Read more