1778
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Gaspar de Guzman is a 1778 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a man on a rearing horse, holding a sword in one hand and his hat in the other. The horse’s front legs are lifted high, as if mid-gallop, and its mane and tail are detailed in quick strokes. The rider wears a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a loose jacket, looking focused but slightly off-balance. The name at the bottom reads *Gaspar de Guzmán*, which matches the title. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the horse’s muscles and the rider’s clothes stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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