The Bull Fight

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The Bull Fight

1917

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

To support himself at the beginning of his career, Hopper made illustrations for popular magazines. This etching closely resembles his work as an illustrator in its choice of lively narrative subject. Hopper detested making commercial illustrations, although he was very successful at it and was awarded first prize in a 1918 wartime poster competition.

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Object Details

Title:

The Bull Fight

Date:

1917

Artist:

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

Medium:

Etching (third state of three)

Dimensions:

Plate: 4 7/8 x 7 inches (12.4 x 17.8 cm) Sheet: 9 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches (23.8 x 29.2 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1962

Accession Number:

1962-19-4

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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