1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, Plate 43 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A man in a loose shirt is slumped over a table, fast asleep. His head rests on his arm like he’s exhausted. Around him, bats, owls, and a cat swarm the room—some perched on furniture, others flying. The space feels cluttered and dark, with shadows stretching everywhere. A sign on the table reads *"El sueño de la razón produce monstruos"* in Spanish. This print is part of a series where Goya shows how ignoring logic leads to chaos. The mix of real animals and spooky creatures makes the scene feel unsettling. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for their full collection.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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