1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Modo de volar (A Way of Flying) is a 1816 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark sky filled with strange, winged creatures. One figure clings to the back of a bat-like beast, arms outstretched as if flying. Below, two more creatures with giant wings hover awkwardly. The lines are sharp and scratchy, like they were drawn in a hurry or with a sharp tool. The artist used a mix of techniques to create these textures—some areas look smooth, while others have tiny, frantic marks. This style makes the scene feel both wild and unsettling. Try looking up etching to see how artists like Goya used this method to make dramatic prints.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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