LOT S104 DENISE DE LA RUE / ENRIQUE "EL CUATE" ESPINOSA, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, 2005 Analog print on color glossy paper 48-3/4 x 35-3/8 inches (124 x 90 cm) Auction estimate: $20,000 Gift of the artist and Gagosian Gallery De La Rue's Matador series offers a glimpse into the complex social and moral implications of modern bullfighting, a cultural cornerstone of the Hispanic world. De La Rue explores the dual identity of these heroes: part ballet dancer - beautiful in ornate dress and elegant in movement, and part warrior - locked in mortal combat with the toro bravo. Removed from the immediacy of the ring, she places the matadors in settings that are reminiscent of Baroque portrait painting and depict religious scenes. De La Rue lives and works in Mexico City. She has exhibited in many groups shows and her works are in prestigious private collections. PREV   20 OF 49   NEXT