1867
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Little Prisoner is a 1867 by Francisco Goya, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a small, dark scene with two figures. One person is kneeling, bound with ropes, while another stands above them holding a sword. The background is mostly black, making the figures look dramatic and tense. The artist used sharp contrasts between light and dark to create a strong mood. This technique makes the figures stand out against the background. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this lighting method.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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