Campino - Portuguese Bull tender
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Campino - Portuguese Bull tender
The Campinos are the men who tend the wild bulls reared for the bullfights. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 11558385
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bull Bullfight Bulls Horseback Reared Rearing Rears Rider Stick Tend Wild Bullfights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Campinos, the brave and dedicated men who tended to the wild bulls reared for the traditional bullfights in Portugal during the 1930s. The image shows a Campino rider skillfully maneuvering his horse through a rugged terrain, his gaze fixed on the bull in the distance. The Campino wears the traditional attire of the time, including a wide-brimmed hat, a long, flowing shirt, and sturdy boots. In one hand, he holds a long stick, used to guide and control the bull, while in the other, he clings tightly to the reins. The bull, its powerful muscles rippling, charges forward, its eyes fixed on the rider. This scene is a testament to the deep connection between the Campinos and the bulls they raised, a bond forged through years of tending and training. The photograph transports us back to a time when bullfighting was an integral part of Portuguese culture, a time when the Campinos played a crucial role in the preparation and execution of this age-old tradition. This image is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable men and their relationship with the wild bulls they reared.
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