Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man (recto) (1796-97)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This engaging artwork titled "Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man" by Francisco de Goya, dated between 1796 and 1797, captures a vivid social interaction with delicate humor and a keen observational eye. The scene depicts a youthful prostitute leaning towards a corpulent man with a notably jolly expression. The woman is adorned in traditional attire with a headscarf and a full skirt, suggesting the fashion of Goya’s era. The man, comically portrayed with an exaggerated belly and a smug grin, is dressed in a suit that seems to strain under his girth, complete with stockings and buckled shoes.Goya, known for his sharp commentary on societal norms and human behavior, uses a minimalistic background, focusing the viewer’s attention entirely on the interaction. The contrast in physical appearances and expressions between the two figures enhances the narrative of the encounter, possibly suggesting themes of desire, vanity, and the social roles dictated by the period.The artwork not only reflects Goya’s skill in portraiture and character study but also provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and costumes of late 18th-century Spain.
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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.