Who painted Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall)?

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall) was painted by Francisco Goya in 1799.

Where can I see Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall)?

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall)?

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall)

Francisco Goya , 1799

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall) 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

Subir y bajar (To Rise and To Fall) is an etching and aquatint print created by Francisco de Goya in 1799, showcasing his skill with graphic techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene of two entwined figures, one a monstrous creature with wild features, grasping the other. The title suggests a commentary on life's fluctuations, while the intense, dark tones convey a sense of turmoil.

Technique & Style

Goya employed etching and aquatint with burnishing on laid paper to achieve the print's dramatic tonal contrasts and textured effects, characteristic of his mature graphic work.

Context

Created during Goya's tenure as court painter to the Spanish monarchy, the print reflects the social and political tensions of late 18th and early 19th-century Spain.