Artwork
Yes, He Broke the Pot, Plate 25
Yes, He Broke the Pot, Plate 25 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.
- 1922.620
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Yes, He Broke the Pot, Plate 25 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 depicts a distressed woman kneeling on a cluttered floor, holding a crying child. A broken pot lies nearby, suggesting a domestic dispute or accident. The scene is tense and chaotic, with the woman's anguished expression and the child's tears conveying a sense of turmoil.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by strong contrasts of light and dark, with the figures emerging from a dimly lit environment. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
