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The Caprichos: A Bad Night, 1799. Creator: Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828)
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The Caprichos: A Bad Night, 1799. Creator: Francisco de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828)
The Caprichos: A Bad Night, 1799. A Bad Night is from Los Caprichos (Caprices), a set of 80 prints that satirize the vices and follies of contemporary Spanish society. Goya explored the themes of superstition and sensuality, greed and violence, and immorality and deceit practiced by men and women who appear alternately as aggressors and victims. He parodied ignorance and studipity as well as the corruption of the church and government. Goya exploited aquatint to create a dramatic contrast of light and shade through the biting and burnishing of richly textured or velvet-smooth aquatint grains. He thus expressed the opposing forces of enlightenment and ignorance, reason and the irrational world, and suggested an atmosphere of violence and doom, best illustrated in the trial proofs like this one, printed before the first edition
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1746 1828 Etching And Aquatint Francisco De Goya Francisco De Goya Spanish
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The Caprichos - A Bad Night, 1799
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is a captivating print created by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya. Part of his series called "Los Caprichos" this particular artwork serves as a satirical commentary on the vices and follies prevalent in Spanish society during that time. Goya skillfully explores various themes within this print, including superstition, sensuality, greed, violence, immorality, and deceit. Through his artistry, he portrays men and women as both aggressors and victims of these negative traits. The artist cleverly parodies ignorance and stupidity while also criticizing the corruption present in institutions such as the church and government. Using aquatint techniques to create contrasting light and shade effects, Goya achieves a dramatic visual impact in "A Bad Night". His mastery over texture allows for richly textured or velvet-smooth grains to enhance the overall atmosphere of violence and impending doom depicted in this trial proof. This particular print exemplifies Goya's ability to express opposing forces such as enlightenment versus ignorance or reason versus irrationality. It serves as an artistic representation of contemporary societal issues while offering a glimpse into the turbulent times of 18th-century Spain. Displayed at The Cleveland Museum of Art (not affiliated with any company), this print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images captures the essence of Goya's profound social critique through its intricate details and thought-provoking imagery.
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