Of What Ill Will He Die?, Plate 40
1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Of What Ill Will He Die?, Plate 40 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a donkey in a white shirt and pants, kneeling beside a woman lying on a bed. The donkey is holding the woman's right hand, while she grasps his left hand with both of hers. The woman is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and a headscarf, and her face is contorted in a mixture of fear and pain. The background of the painting is dark, with a faint light source emanating from the left side. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, highlighting the emotional intensity of the scene. The artist's bold brushstrokes and vivid colors add to the overall sense of urgency and desperation. For more information on the artist behind this powerful work, explore the Romanticism movement and the works of Francisco de Goya.
