Qual la descañonan! (How they pluck her!) (1796-1797)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Qual la descañonan!" (How they pluck her!) is a striking etching and aquatint by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, created between 1796 and 1797. This work is part of Goya’s famous series "Los Caprichos", which delves into the complexities of human behavior, societal issues, and moral decay.The depiction in "Qual la descañonan!" is both dark and satirical, showing three figures gathered around a young woman, who appears limp, possibly swooned, as they meticulously pluck feathers from her head. This act, executed with a chilling nonchalance by the figures, symbolizes the societal picking apart or exploitation of an individual’s purity or sanity.Dressed in ornate clothing, which suggests a depiction of the elite or clergy, the figures around her demonstrate a lack of concern for her well-being, focusing instead on their task with grotesque eagerness. Goya's use of shadowy, textured tones enhances the grim atmosphere, reinforcing the theme of corruption and moral decay.This etching, rich in both technique and meaning, invites viewers to reflect on the darker aspects of human nature and the societal norms that often go unquestioned.
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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.