André Masson's 1936 painting Corrida au soleil featured on artcritical

On June 6, 2012, artcritical published an entry featuring André Masson's 1936 oil painting Corrida au soleil. The work measures 29-3/8 by 50-3/4 inches and is represented by Artists Rights Society (ARS) in New York and ADAGP in Paris. Blain Di Donna provided courtesy for the image. The painting depicts a bullfight scene under sunlight, created during a significant period in Masson's career. The entry was posted at 7:47 PM and is part of artcritical's WordPress-powered platform, which allows responses through RSS feeds or trackbacks. The publication highlights Masson's work from the 1930s, a time when the artist was exploring themes of violence, mythology, and surrealist imagery. The specific attention to this painting suggests its importance within Masson's oeuvre and its continued relevance in contemporary art discourse. The inclusion of copyright information indicates the work remains under protection through ARS and ADAGP, organizations that manage artists' rights internationally. The dimensions provided offer precise physical characteristics of the canvas, while the date of creation places it firmly within the interwar period when Masson was actively participating in surrealist circles. The bullfight subject matter connects to Masson's interest in Spanish culture and primal conflicts, themes that recur throughout his work. The publication serves as documentation of this particular painting's visibility in 2012 through digital art media.