Who painted Estan Calientes (They Are Hot)?

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) was painted by Francisco de Goya in 1799.

Where can I see Estan Calientes (They Are Hot)?

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Estan Calientes (They Are Hot)?

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot)

Francisco de Goya , 1799

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: lower center in plate: Estan calientes.; upper right in plate: 13.; by later hand, lower center in graphite: e[?]; verso: none
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Estan Calientes (They Are Hot) is an etching and aquatint with burnishing on laid paper, created by Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1799. This print exemplifies Goya's use of the medium to explore social and political themes, characteristic of his practice during a transitional period in his career.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four men around a table, their faces contorted in shock and disgust as they react to an unseen content on a plate. The tense, foreboding atmosphere, enhanced by a looming dark shadow, suggests the men's alarm at discovering something incomprehensible or disturbing.

Technique & Style

Goya employed etching, aquatint, and burnishing techniques on laid paper. The work showcases his mastery of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting, creating a dramatic focal point that engages the viewer.

History & Provenance

Created in 1799, Estan Calientes marks a period when Goya's art shifted towards more critical and modern approaches, bridging traditional Old Master techniques with emerging modern styles.

Context

This piece reflects Goya's broader engagement with contemporary social and political issues through printmaking, a medium he valued for its ability to address topical themes.