Stieregevecht in arena
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The captivating etching "Stieregevecht in arena" by Otto Howen transports viewers into the heart of a traditional bullfighting scene, vividly capturing the drama and intensity of this age-old spectacle. The artwork showcases a bull and a bullfighter on horseback engaged in a tense duel. The bull, depicted in dynamic motion, appears to be charging, while the horseman, poised with a lance, prepares to strike. This central action unfolds in a meticulously detailed arena, surrounded by arcs filled with spectators who add to the thrill and atmosphere of the event.Each spectator is rendered with precise strokes, reflecting varied reactions to the unfolding drama. Some lean forward, engrossed by the contest, while others appear more reserved. The architectural elements of the arena are depicted with a sense of depth and texture that enhances the realism of the scene.Otto Howen's work not only captures a moment of intense emotion and action but also serves as a window to cultural traditions, encapsulating the spirit and complexities of bullfighting.
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Otto Christopher Baron von der Howen was a military man, born in Mittau (Kurland), originally in the Russian army, falling in disgrace, he enlisted in 1799 in the Dutch Batavian army, became adjutant to King Louis Napoleon of Holland and was in Spain between 1811 and 1814. Between During the Belgian rising of 1830, he defended the city of Mons, but was defeated and became a prisoner.