Artwork
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65 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. Where is Mother Going?
About this work
Overview
Where is Mother Going?, Plate 65 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 shows a chaotic scene with multiple figures. A man is being carried by two others in the foreground, while a woman with an umbrella is visible in the background. The dark, muted colors and bold lines convey a sense of drama and tension.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing attention to the central figures through contrasting light and shadow.
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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