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Si es delinquente qe. muera presto (If He is Guilty, Let Him Die Quickly)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a seated man seen from head to feet, in a slightly hunched posture with his head tilted downwards. His facial features are in shadow, but it's visible that he has a full beard and dark hair. He wears a loose, long-sleeved garment and pants, both appearing slightly rumpled. Metal shackles are seen around his legs, indicating restraint. The background shows a dimly-lit room with a textured surface, possibly representing a brick or stone wall.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1810
Medium
etching [trial proof printed posthumously before 1859]
Dimensions
3130 × 4204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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