1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Can't Anyone Untie Us?, Plate 75 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman struggling to free herself from a large bird that has wrapped its wings around her. The woman is dressed in a long, flowing gown and appears to be in a state of distress. The bird, with its sharp talons and beak, seems to be overpowering her. In the background, there are some indistinct shapes that may be trees or rocks. The painting is done in a dark, muted color palette, which adds to the sense of foreboding and danger. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. This painting is part of a series by Francisco de Goya, a Spanish artist known for his bold and expressive works. To learn more about Goya's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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