Tal para qual. (Two of a kind.) (1796-1797)
Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
More about this artwork
"Tal para qual" (Two of a kind) by Francisco de Goya, created between 1796 and 1797, is a compelling etching that reflects Goya's keen observation of the societal norms and individual characters of his time. This artwork is part of Goya's famous series, Los Caprichos, which critically examines the follies and vices of Spanish society.In this etching, we see three figures in an intense, almost theatrical interaction. The central characters are a well-dressed woman and a man, whose faces suggest a shared cunning or deceit. To the left, an older woman, possibly a chaperone or a duenna, peers closely, her expression one of suspicion or perhaps complicity. The darkness of the scene casts a shadow over their actions, enhancing the aura of mystery and potential duplicity inherent in their meeting.The title "Tal para qual," implying that the two main figures are well-matched in their trickery or moral character, underlines Goya's criticism of the hypocrisy he perceived in the societal elites. This piece not only showcases Goya's mastery of the aquatint technique but also his deep cynicism about the social fabric of his era, captured through dark humor and intricate visuals.
Delivery
Returns
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.