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There is Plenty to Suck, Plate 45, by Francisco Goya, 1799

There is Plenty to Suck, Plate 45

Francisco Goya

1799

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

There is Plenty to Suck, Plate 45 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people huddled together, with one of them holding a cup. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a faint light. The people are dressed in simple clothing, and their faces are contorted in expressions of pain or despair. In the foreground, a basket of fruit or other objects is visible, adding a sense of everyday life to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and hardship. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this painting, which is part of the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco 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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