Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla

Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla offers a provocative reinterpretation of the traditional bullfighting scene, replacing the spectacle of tauromaquia with a daring and imaginative challenge. In this utopian vision, the bullfighters exchange their usual role for a new test of skill: capturing an orange as it falls from a tree, using their blades to catch it before it reaches the ground. The artwork transforms the iconic Spanish arena into a space of playful reinvention, layering its vibrant imagery with subtle critique and a call for alternative traditions.

• Serie: Days of Future Past
• Title: Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla
• Dimensions: A1 size (59.4 x 84.1 cm)
• Material: Giclée print on premium Hahnemühle German Etching paper (310 gsm), known for its archival quality and rich texture
• Original Artwork: Archival Fine Art Print based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork “Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla” by Riccardo Rossi. Mixed Technique, Pencil on Paper.

Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla and the Orange fighting

From the Series: Days of Future Past

Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla offers a provocative reinterpretation of the traditional bullfighting scene, replacing the spectacle of tauromaquia with a daring and imaginative challenge. In this utopian vision, the bullfighters exchange their usual role for a new test of skill: capturing an orange as it falls from a tree, using their blades to catch it before it reaches the ground. The artwork transforms the iconic Spanish arena into a space of playful reinvention, layering its vibrant imagery with subtle critique and a call for alternative traditions.

About “Days of Future Past” Collection

Days of Future Past is a collection of evocative drawings by Riccardo Rossi, created for The Orange Republick project. This series explores a thought-provoking vision of a reclaimed world, where nature envelops iconic landmarks and thrives in the absence of humanity. Each artwork reimagines a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature—or envisions a future where nature flourishes unopposed, reclaiming its dominance over human-made landscapes. The collection offers a narrative of renewal, ecological balance, and the fragility of the environment.

Technique

Riccardo Rossi uses Caran d’Ache pencils to reinterpret antique illustrations from “España artística y monumental: vistas y descripción de los sitios y monumentos más notables de España” by Don Genaro Pérez de Villa-Amil (1842–1850). These antique prints, sourced from flea markets, become the foundation for Rossi’s paradoxical landscapes. Through this technique, historic landmarks are transformed, surrounded by lush orange trees, vibrant grass, and crystalline waters, offering a serene, post-human vision where nature thrives.

Product Details:

• Serie: Days of Future Past
• Title: Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla
• Dimensions: A1 size (59.4 x 84.1 cm)
• Material: Giclée print on premium Hahnemühle German Etching paper (310 gsm), known for its archival quality and rich texture
• Original Artwork: Archival Fine Art Print based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork “Vista de la Maestranza de Sevilla” by Riccardo Rossi. Mixed Technique, Pencil on Paper.

Sustainability & Printing Information

This print is fulfilled through The Print Space, the UK’s first fully carbon-neutral printing service. Where emissions are unavoidable, they are offset to ensure a sustainable process from order to delivery.

Production & Shipping:

• Fulfilled from offices in the EU, UK, and USA.
• Prints are typically dispatched within 2-5 business days.
• Arrival times depend on the local shipping services in your area.