Artwork
She Prays for Her, Plate 31
She Prays for Her, Plate 31 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
She Prays for Her, Plate 31 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1799. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women in a somber, dark setting. A standing woman is on the left, a seated woman occupies the center, and a kneeling woman with a covered head is on the right. Their old-fashioned attire adds to the scene's gravity.
Technique & Style
Goya employed a dark, muted color palette and chiaroscuro to create depth and drama, drawing attention to the central figure. The expressive, bold handling of the medium contributes to the work's dynamic quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
