Artwork
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65 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. Where is Mother Going?
- Accession no.
- 1922.660
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a chaotic scene with multiple figures. A man is being carried by two others in the foreground, while a woman with an umbrella is visible in the background. The dark, muted colors and bold lines convey a sense of drama and tension.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing attention to the central figures through contrasting light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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