Artwork
She Prays for Her, Plate 31
She Prays for Her, Plate 31 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.626
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
She Prays for Her, Plate 31 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women in a somber, dark setting. A standing woman is on the left, a seated woman occupies the center, and a kneeling woman with a covered head is on the right. Their old-fashioned attire adds to the scene's gravity.
Technique & Style
Goya employed a dark, muted color palette and chiaroscuro to create depth and drama, drawing attention to the central figure. The expressive, bold handling of the medium contributes to the work's dynamic quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
