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Escaping the Bull – Mozambique Photographer: Michael Joseph Medium: Original vintage darkroom photograph Title: Escaping the Bull From the Michael Joseph Archive Sometimes the most memorable photograph is the moment when everything goes wrong. In this wonderfully spontaneous image, Michael Joseph catches a bullfighter in full flight — quite literally — scrambling over the barrier as the bull charges beneath him. One leg is already safely over; the other is still airborne. Above, spectators lean forward to watch the drama unfold. The composition is almost comic in its perfection: the bull anchors the bottom of the frame while the fleeing figure seems momentarily suspended in mid-air. It is a photograph filled with movement, danger, humour and impeccable timing. The handwritten title, Escaping the Bull, adds enormously to its charm. Rather than the formal spectacle of bullfighting, Michael has captured its unpredictable human side — the instant when bravado gives way to self-preservation. An authentic vintage darkroom photograph from Michael Joseph’s early archive, retaining the tonal character, surface and imperfections of a photograph made by hand. A wonderfully unconventional image — and a superb example of Michael Joseph’s instinct for being ready when the unexpected happened. Please note that an AI-generated simulation showing the photograph framed and displayed on a wall has been included purely to illustrate how the work might look in an interior setting. Scale and proportions are approximate and the simulation is intended as a visual guide only. The photograph is sold unframed. Thank you for your understanding.
Estimate:$966.56
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