1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Proverbs: General Folly is a 1864 by Francisco Goya, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a group of people in various poses, with some standing and others sitting or lying down. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the figures. A notable detail is the way the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the composition. The use of strong contrasts between light and dark adds to the overall sense of drama and tension in the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works that use chiaroscuro, you might want to look up the technique.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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