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Escena de bandidos, by Francisco Goya, oil, 1810

Escena de bandidos

Francisco Goya

1810

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Escena de bandidos is a 1810 oil by Francisco Goya, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1810
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures in the foreground, some of whom are on the ground. In the background, a single figure stands atop a hill, arms raised in the air. The overall atmosphere is one of turmoil and unrest. The artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes adds to the sense of tension and drama in the scene. The central figure on the hill appears to be the focal point of the painting, drawing the viewer's attention upwards. The dramatic lighting and intense emotions depicted in this painting are reminiscent of the works of Francisco Goya.

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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