José Villegas Cordero: Farwell of a Torero (1860-1870)

(Hermitage, Saint-Petersburg, Russia)

A painting by the spanish artist José Villegas Cordero (1844-1921). The scene shows 3 Torero's with one saying goodbye to a woman - perhaps his wife or girlfriend. A handkerchief on the ground betrays an emotial goodbye. Painting from 1860-1870.