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Fuerte cosa es! (That's Tough!)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a scene of violence with one figure standing with a raised sword and another figure being supported by a third. In the background, a person is shown hanging from a tree. The etching features deep lines and cross-hatching, emphasizing contrast and shadows to enhance the emotional intensity.

Artwork Details

Date
1810 / 1820
Medium
etching, aquatint, and drypoint with burnishing (proof) on laid paper
Dimensions
8503 × 6483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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