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No se puede mirar (One Can't Look), by Francisco Goya, ink, 1863

No se puede mirar (One Can't Look)

Francisco Goya

1863

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

No se puede mirar (One Can't Look) is a 1863 ink by Francisco Goya, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1863 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the painting, a chaotic scene unfolds with multiple figures in the foreground. A man in the center appears to be shielding himself, while others around him are in various states of distress or panic. The atmosphere is tense, with a sense of urgency and fear emanating from the characters. The artist's use of dark tones and bold lines adds to the dramatic effect of the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. The overall mood is one of anxiety and unease, as if the characters are trying to escape from something unseen. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Goya, Francisco.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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