Who painted Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto)?

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto) was painted by Francisco de Goya in 1796.

Where can I see Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto)?

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto)?

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto)

Francisco de Goya , 1796

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man, Folio 49 (recto) is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1995.15.a
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

This drawing is one sheet from a series of sketchbooks created by Francisco de Goya over three decades. It is part of the 'Madrid Album', a collection of double-sided drawings dispersed after the artist's death.

Subject & Meaning

The recto side depicts a prostitute beckoning a rotund, well-dressed man from a window. The scene is a candid representation of a sordid encounter, exemplifying Goya's biting social commentary.

Technique & Style

Goya's private drawings reveal his inventive and observational skills. The work's raw, unpolished quality suggests it was not intended for public consumption, offering an unvarnished glimpse into Spanish life.

History & Provenance

The 'Madrid Album' was scattered among public and private collections following Goya's death, fragmenting the artist's private sketchbook output.