Tragala perro. (Swallow it, dog.) (1796-1797)

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Francisco de Goya's striking etching, "Tragala perro" (Swallow it, dog), from 1796-1797, is a compelling piece that vividly captures the cruelty and rawness of human interactions. This artwork belongs to Goya's series of etchings known as 'Los Caprichos', which explore themes of superstition, societal criticism, and human folly.In this particular etching, Goya portrays a dark and unsettling scene where a group of sinister-looking figures surrounds a terrified man. The central figure is haggard, with his face contorted in fear and desperation, as he is forcibly fed something by his tormentors. The participants in this cruel act exhibit grotesque and distorted facial expressions, enhancing the scene's nightmarish quality. The ominous tone is further amplified by the shadowy, indistinct background and the faint, ghostly face looming above, possibly symbolizing an overseeing authority or the pervasive nature of societal judgment and punishment."Tragala perro" is a powerful example of Goya's masterful ability to evoke emotion and provoke thought through his art. It implores the viewer to consider themes of power, coercion, and the darker aspects of human society.

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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His paintings, drawings, and engravings reflected contemporary historical upheavals and influenced important 19th- and 20th-century painters. Goya is often referred to as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns.