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No One has Seen Us, Plate 79, by Francisco Goya, 1799

No One has Seen Us, Plate 79

Francisco Goya

1799

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

No One has Seen Us, Plate 79 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, depicting Drinking, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see two people hiding in the shadows. They're dressed in old clothes. The people in this painting are trying not to be seen, which is interesting because it makes you wonder what they're doing. This painting is part of a series that shows everyday life in a honest way. It's like a snapshot of a moment in time. To learn more, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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