Where There’s a Will There’s a Way [A Way of Flying] (Donde Hay Ganas Hay Maña [Modo de Volar]) (ca. 1813-1820)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Where There's a Will There's a Way [A Way of Flying]" by Francisco de Goya, crafted between 1813 and 1820, is a striking testament to the artist's unyielding exploration of human ambition and resilience. This intriguing etching is part of his famous series of prints that delve into themes of witchcraft, superstition, and human nature.In this ethereal composition, Goya depicts a figure soaring through a pitch-black sky, seemingly propelled by a pair of immense, bat-like wings. The man's expression is one of determined exertion as he guides himself high above the ground, surrounded by smaller bats. The image is rich in detail and imbued with a dynamic sense of movement, highlighting Goya's mastery of the aquatint technique which he used to create contrasting shades and depths.The painting, both dark and dynamic, invites viewers to ponder the human spirit's capacity to overcome and adapt. Its title, "Where There's a Will There's a Way," underscores the perennial belief in human ingenuity and persistence against odds. Goya, through this nocturnal fantasy, not only explores the boundaries of human capability but also comments on the darker or perhaps surreal aspects of human endeavor and imagination.
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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.