1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Lads Making Ready, Plate 11 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows four men outdoors, sitting on a rocky ledge. One man leans forward, pulling off a boot, while another sits with his legs stretched out. The third man holds a hat, and the fourth looks up, resting on his elbow. The background is a rough, hilly landscape with faint lines for trees or bushes. The title below, *Muchachos al avío*, means "Lads Making Ready," hinting they’re preparing for something—maybe a trip or a hunt. The drawing feels quick and rough, like a snapshot of a moment rather than a polished scene. If you like this sketchy, lively style, check out Romanticism next.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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