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Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure raising a sword and grabbing a person, while a crowd of onlookers react with fear and tension. The figures are sketched with fine lines and shadows, creating a dramatic atmosphere with strong contrasts between light and dark.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1816
Medium
etching and burnished aquatint
Dimensions
4972 × 3464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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