Spain and Portugal - Procession - Bull Fight
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Spain and Portugal - Procession - Bull Fight
Spain and Portugal - Procession - Bull Fight - Coloured slide- inside of bull ring. figures walking over sand. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Bull Fight Figures Portugal Procession Ring Sand
EDITORS COMMENTS
This coloured slide depicts a traditional procession making its way through the sandy floor of a bullring in Spain or Portugal around the turn of the 20th century. The image, part of the Boswell collection, transports us back in time to an era when bullfighting was an integral part of the cultural fabric of these two Iberian nations. The procession, led by figures in ornate robes and carrying lanterns, moves solemnly through the bullring, their shadows dancing on the sand as the sunlight filters in through the ring's arches. The atmosphere is one of reverence and anticipation, as the crowd, not visible in this image, eagerly awaits the start of the bullfight. The bullring, a symbol of Spanish and Portuguese heritage, is a grand and imposing structure, its tiers of seating rising up around the sandy arena. The sand, freshly raked, glows under the sunlight, adding to the sense of drama and excitement. Bullfighting, a controversial practice, has deep historical roots in Spain and Portugal, with the first recorded bullfights taking place in the 1700s. The tradition, which involves the matador pitting his skill against the bull, has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some viewing it as a cruel and outdated practice, while others see it as a cultural and artistic expression. This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when bullfighting was an integral part of the social fabric of Spain and Portugal, and a time when such events were celebrated with grand processions and solemn ceremonies.
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