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Bravo!, Plate 38, by Francisco Goya, 1799

Bravo!, Plate 38

Francisco Goya

1799

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Bravo!, Plate 38 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man playing a guitar, accompanied by a donkey and two monkeys. The man is seated on the left, wearing a dark outfit, while the donkey sits in the center, facing right. Two monkeys are perched on the donkey's back, one looking at the man and the other gazing to the right. The background is a muted, grayish-brown color. In the foreground, the man's guitar takes center stage, with the donkey and monkeys forming a lively ensemble. The overall atmosphere is one of playfulness and music. To explore more works in this style, look up the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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