1799
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
They Carried Her Off!, Plate 8 is a 1799 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a woman being carried away by two men. The woman is dressed in a long skirt and has her legs up in the air. The men are wearing hats and long coats. The background is dark, and the scene is dramatic. The woman's body is bent back, and her arms are outstretched. The men are holding her by the arms and legs, and their faces are not visible. The overall mood of the image is one of chaos and turmoil. The use of dark colors and dramatic lighting creates a sense of tension and energy. The image is a powerful example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and drama. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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