DORE, Gustave.
Corrida de Toros.

Published
Paris et New York: Turgis et Duane, n.d.[ca.1860].
References
Bobins supplementary list 08/14
Plates
6
Binding/Size
L=FOLIO
Value
$5,001-25,000
Ref
5487

FIRST EDITION of Dore's suite of bullfighting lithos. Folio, 6 original coloured lithographs, each plate with the title 'Corrida de Toros', and individual captions in Spanish and French, loose as was originally issued. Mounted and housed in a black cloth backed clamshell box, lettered in gilt to spine.

Coloured plates in order:

1. Chute d'un Picador.
2. Banderillero piquant la Banderilla.
3. Banderillero excitant le Taureau.
4. Torero enleve par le Taureau.
5. Coup de Lance.
6. Coup d'Epee.