El Bulista (The Bully) Poster

Puyol created The Bully in 1936, on the eve of the Spanish Civil War. Nearly a century later, the character still feels familiar. The oversized figure, inflated by confidence and convinced of its own importance, captures a personality type that history seems determined to keep reprinting.

Puyol’s bold graphic style rewards attention, balancing humor with an unmistakable edge. It’s the sort of artwork that sparks conversations—not because it tells people what to think, but because nearly everyone recognizes someone in it.

Printed on premium paper and ready for the frame of your choosing, this poster works equally well in a home office, library, studio, or anywhere that benefits from art with a bite. Whether you’re drawn to the history of political poster art, appreciate timeless satire, or simply enjoy illustrations that still land their punch decades later, El Bulista remains as relevant as ever.

Some artwork fades into history. This one just keeps finding new audiences—and, unfortunately, new models.