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What One Does to Another, Plate 77, by Francisco Goya, 1799

What One Does to Another, Plate 77

Francisco Goya

1799

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

What One Does to Another, Plate 77 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 sketch shows a group of four men riding a ram. The men look exhausted, with hollow faces and slumped shoulders. One man holds a staff, another clutches a book, and the ram’s legs are tangled in the men’s feet. The background is dark and blurry, like a stormy night. The title below reads *"What One Does to Another,"* hinting at struggle or hardship. The artist used rough, scratchy lines to make the scene feel urgent and chaotic. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more dramatic, emotional art.

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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