Who painted Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)?

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) was painted by Francisco Goya in 1816.

Where can I see Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)?

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)?

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)

Francisco Goya , 1816

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly) is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1816 using etching and burnished aquatint techniques. It was printed posthumously before 1877.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic street scene with a woman waving a stick and a crowd surrounding a fallen man. The loose, sketchy lines convey a sense of urgency and turmoil, critiquing human folly and societal upheaval, themes common in Goya's work.

Technique & Style

Goya employed burnished aquatint to achieve soft, nuanced shading, capturing the movement of the crowd and the drama of the woman's gesture. The etching technique allowed for expressive, loose lines, contributing to the overall sense of chaos and urgency.