Artwork
Can't Anyone Untie Us?, Plate 75
Can't Anyone Untie Us?, Plate 75 is a print by Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Can't Anyone Untie Us?
- Accession no.
- 1922.670
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Can't Anyone Untie Us?, Plate 75 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a distressed woman in a flowing gown being overpowered by a large bird with sharp talons and beak. The scene is set against an indistinct background of possible trees or rocks.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of a dark, muted color palette and chiaroscuro creates a sense of foreboding and danger, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene through strong contrasts between light and dark.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
