1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Disparate allegre (Merry Folly) is a 1816 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This chaotic scene shows a group of people—some standing, some sprawled—mid-motion like they’re dancing or fighting. A man in the center leans forward, arms outstretched, while a woman nearby clutches her face. Others sprawl on the ground, tangled in fabric and fur. The dark background makes their pale, expressive faces stand out sharply. The artist used a mix of sketchy lines and smooth shading to create a sense of movement and energy. The figures look like they’re caught in a moment of wild, uncontrolled action. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how Goya made this print.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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