Buen Viage (Bon Voyage)
1799
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1799
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Buen Viage (Bon Voyage) is a 1799 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a group of birds tangled in what looks like a net. The birds are struggling, their feathers messy and dark against a rough, shadowy background. One bird sits still, its head turned slightly, while the others flap wildly. The whole scene feels tense and chaotic. The title *Buen Viage* (which means "Good Voyage") hints this might not be just a random scene—it could be a warning. The birds might symbolize something lost or trapped, but it’s up to you to guess what. If this style intrigues you, look up etching to see how artists like Goya used this technique to create such dramatic prints.
