1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) is a 1816 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures. A man in a white shirt and pants is being dragged by a group of people, while another man in a dark outfit stands to the side, holding a sword. The background is a plain gray color. In the foreground, the man being dragged appears to be struggling, with his arms and legs flailing. The group of people surrounding him are dressed in dark clothing, and their faces are obscured. The man holding the sword is standing to the side, watching the scene unfold. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and drama. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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