Who painted Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less)?

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less) was painted by Francisco Goya in 1799.

Where can I see Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less)?

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less)?

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less)

Francisco Goya , 1799

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ni mas ni menos (Neither More nor Less) is a print created by Francisco de Goya in 1799, combining etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint, and burin techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a donkey laden with books and papers, struggling to move under its burden. The donkey is adorned with a decorative saddle and bridle, suggesting a commentary on the relationship between knowledge and wisdom, potentially critiquing the weight of excessive information.

Technique & Style

Goya employed a range of printmaking techniques, including etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint, and burin, to achieve a balance between technical precision and expressive force, characteristic of his evolving style in graphic media during the late 18th century.

Context

This work is part of a broader body of engravings by Goya that examine human folly and societal tensions of his time, reflecting his engagement with the historical upheavals and his position at the nexus of traditional and modern art.