Meeting of Toréadors
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1938-57-807
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Victor Vincent Adam (1801–1866), a French artist of the Romantic era, captured the drama of "Meeting of Toradors" in this drawing from 18331837. Known for his lively depictions of equestrian and sporting scenes, Adam infused his works with energy and movement, reflecting the Romantic fascination with exotic spectacles and human prowess. The title suggests a dynamic encounter among toréadors—Spanish bullfighters—evoking the intensity of the bullring, a subject popular among European artists exploring cultural traditions beyond France's borders. Created as a drawing, this piece highlights Adam'...