1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Proverbs: The Folly of Fury is a 1864 by Francisco Goya, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic night scene with five figures in rough, tattered clothes. One man in the front is kneeling, holding a sword, while others around him look tense or scared. The background is dark and smoky, making the figures stand out sharply against the gloom. Notice how the artist uses bold contrasts between light and dark to create drama. The figures’ expressions and poses feel urgent, like something dangerous is happening. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow for effect.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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