Aesopvs (Aesop)

1778

Francisco Goya after Diego Velázquez

Associated Names
Francisco Goya

Artist, Spanish, 1746 - 1828

Diego Velázquez

Artist After, Spanish, 1599 - 1660

The image displays a person standing upright, facing slightly to the right. The individual has a relaxed posture, with one hand resting in the folds of their garment. The person has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, slightly open mouth, and curly, unkempt hair. They wear a long flowing garment with draped fabrics around their feet. In the background, there is a vertically lined pattern with the word "ÆSOPVS" above the person, identifying them as Aesop. The composition is sketch-like with fine lines and shading to depict details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching [working proof]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.121

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harris 1964, no. 13, State I(2) (working proof)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

  • Harris, Tomás. Goya: engravings and lithographs. 2 vols. Oxford: Bruno Cassirer, 1964.

Wikidata ID

Q65072284

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