Marian Kościałkowski

20th Century expressionist work by Polish / British artist Koscialkowski

1948

Hans Schellinger (German, 1905–1990) Der Vogel Oil on canvas Signed ‘Schellinger’ (lower right) 55.125 x 35.5 in. (140 x 90.3 cm) A large and commanding composition, Der Vogel showc...

Norman Lloyd (Australian, 1894 – 1983) Figures on a riverside track Oil on canvas Signed ‘NORMAN LLOYD’ (lower right) 18 x 22 in. (45.7 x 55.8 cm.) Norman Lloyd (1894–1983) was an A...

Title: Torero and Bull Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on board Dimensions: 18.9 x 15 inches Framing: Unframed Art Movement: Costumbrismo, Figurative Expressionism Theme: Bullfighting Date of Creation: Second half of the 20th century DESCRIPTION The painting Torero and Bull depicts a classic bullfighting scene, where a matador, elegantly dressed in a golden and violet traje de luces, performs a pass with the cape while the bull, wounded with banderillas, bows toward the ground. The composition conveys dynamism and tension, emphasizing the drama of the moment with loose and expressive brushstrokes. The background is rendered in warm, diffused tones, contrasting with the deep black of the bull and the vivid hues of the cape. The thick brushwork and vibrant oil application enhance the sense of movement and emotion in the scene, a distinctive feature of Tuser Vázquez’s bullfighting paintings. ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY José María Tuser Vázquez (Barcelona, 1919 - 1986) was a Spanish painter specializing in bullfighting themes. He trained at the School of Arts and Crafts in Barcelona, where he developed a strong foundation in drawing and painting. From 1947 onwards, he dedicated his artistic production to tauromaquia, creating posters, illustrations, and paintings that captured the intensity of the bullfighting spectacle. He was a regular contributor to the magazine El Ruedo and designed a series of postcards featuring traditional Spanish costumes for Editorial Artigas in the 1940s. His work has been auctioned numerous times and is highly valued by collectors of bullfighting art...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Poolside 4 radiates the feeling of sun-drenched leisure, where...