Artwork
Until Death, Plate 55
Until Death, Plate 55 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1981.28
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund by exchange
About this work
Overview
Until Death, Plate 55 is a print created by Francisco de Goya in 1799. It is a black-and-white work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a light dress holding a bouquet of feathers, surrounded by two onlookers in a dimly lit room. The title 'Until Death' implies a narrative, with the woman's pose and the feathers potentially signifying a dramatic or emotional moment.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a somber mood in the print. A small window is the sole source of faint light, illuminating the scene amidst dark walls.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
