Que se la llevaron! (They carried her off!) (1796-1797)
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Artist: Francisco de GoyaYear: 1796-1797"Que se la llevaron!" by Francisco de Goya is a compelling and dramatic piece from his famous series of prints known as "Los Caprichos." Created between 1796 and 1797, this particular etching vividly illustrates a scene of abduction, depicting a woman being forcibly carried off by two men. The composition captures the distress and urgency of the moment—the woman's body limp and inverted, her garments falling loosely from her legs, illustrating both the suddenness and violence of her capture.Goya's mastery in the use of light and shadow enhances the ominous and foreboding mood of the piece. The dark, almost blank background contrasts sharply with the stark white of the woman's dress and the dynamic figures, putting a spotlight on the central action and underscoring the sense of danger.This artwork, like much of Goya’s work in "Los Caprichos," critiques societal injustices and human follies. The image might be interpreted as an allegory for social corruption, the oppression of the innocent, or the vulnerabilities to which the disenfranchised are often subject.
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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.