Artwork
Disparate furioso (Furious Folly)
Disparate furioso (Furious 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 furioso (Furious Folly) is an etching and burnished aquatint print created by Francisco Goya. The trial proof was printed posthumously between 1854 and 1863.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures, some fighting, and a central figure attacking another with a long stick. Dark tones and deep shadows convey turmoil and confusion, creating an atmosphere of intense energy and emotion.
Technique & Style
Goya employed etching and burnished aquatint techniques to achieve the print's dark tones and textured effects. The use of aquatint allowed for subtle tonal variations, adding depth to the image.
History & Provenance
Goya worked on the print in 1816, during a period of significant historical upheaval in Spain. The print was not published during his lifetime, appearing in a posthumous trial proof.
Context
The work reflects Goya's engagement with contemporary themes and his innovative approach to printmaking, characteristic of his role as a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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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Disparate desordenado (Disorderly Folly)
Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)
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Disparate de Carnabal (Carnival Folly)
Disparate general (General Folly)
Disparate claro (Clear Folly)
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