Artwork
Lads Making Ready, Plate 11
Lads Making Ready, Plate 11 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
Lads Making Ready, Plate 11 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four men outdoors, seated on a rocky outcropping, engaged in various activities that suggest they are preparing for an excursion or task. The title, Muchachos al avío, translates to 'Lads Making Ready', underscoring their anticipatory state.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a spontaneous and rough drawing style, capturing a moment with quick, expressive lines. The background features a hilly landscape with minimal detail, emphasizing the figures in the foreground.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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