Artwork
Which of Them is the More Overcome?, Plate 27
Which of Them is the More Overcome?, Plate 27 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. Which of Them is the More Overcome?
About this work
Overview
Which of Them is the More Overcome?, Plate 27 is an etching by Francisco de Goya, dating to circa 1799, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tense, intimate scene between two figures: a woman in a long dress holding a fan and a stiffly posed man gripping her arm. Their obscured faces and a somber, dark background heighten the sense of emotional intensity, underscored by the questioning title.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, sketchy lines, the work conveys a sense of raw emotion and immediacy, reflecting Goya's expressive and psychologically nuanced approach in his printmaking.
History & Provenance
Created around 1799, the etching is part of Goya's body of work from this period. It is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
This work aligns with the emerging themes of Romanticism, emphasizing intense emotion and personal, often tumultuous, experiences.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
