Artwork
For Heaven's Sake: and It Was Her Mother, Plate 16
For Heaven's Sake: and It Was Her Mother, Plate 16 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
For Heaven's Sake: and It Was Her Mother, Plate 16 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is part of a collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in dark attire and a bonnet, holding a fan and glancing sideways with a subtle smile. The accompanying text, 'Dios la perdone. ¡Era su madre,' suggests a surprising revelation, hinting at a narrative with an unexpected twist.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by a blurred outdoor background, possibly a street or park, and a focus on the figure's pose and expression. Goya's use of contrast and suggestion of setting creates a sense of intrigue.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
