De que mal morira?

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De que mal morira?

ArtistFrancisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746 – 1828)
Date1799
SeriesFrom Los Caprichos
Medium or TechniqueEtching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions8 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches
CollectionSyracuse University Art Galleries
Accession NumberSUAC 1964.666
Credit LineSyracuse University Art Collection, gift of Mr. Cloud Wampler

Description


Francisco de Goya was a Spanish artist whose work has been commonly associated with the Romantic movement. His etching titled “De que mal morira?” can be found in the SU Art Collections, and it is part of Goya’s larger series of prints called “Los Caprichos.” “De que mal morira?” addresses questions of mental health and the legitimacy of the medical professional during Goya’s lifetime.

Essay


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