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Al Conde Palatino (To the Count Palatine)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing a figure in an intricate outfit standing over two distressed figures. The standing figure is leaning forward, administering something into one of the figures' mouths using a spoon. A table with various vessels and objects is visible in the background. The scene conveys an eerie atmosphere with exaggerated expressions and postures.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1799
Medium
etching, aquatint, drypoint and burin on laid paper [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3492 × 4889 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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