The Proverbs: Clear Folly
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Proverbs: Clear Folly is a 1864 by Francisco Goya, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures, some of whom appear to be in a state of turmoil or distress. The dominant colors are dark and muted, with shades of black, grey, and brown. The brushstrokes are expressive and dynamic, conveying a sense of energy and movement. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some of whom are engaged in physical altercations. The atmosphere is tense and chaotic, with a sense of disorder and confusion. The use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes adds to the overall sense of drama and intensity. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall sense of drama and tension. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of Francisco de 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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