Disparate general (General Folly)

in or after 1816

Francisco Goya

Associated Names
Francisco Goya

Artist, Spanish, 1746 - 1828

The image features a group of human-like forms in motion, energetically depicted in various poses against a dark background. The scene has a dramatic and chaotic feel, with figures seemingly interacting dynamically. The overall atmosphere is intense and somewhat eerie, characterized by densely applied textures and shadows. The figures are roughly sketched, contributing to a sense of movement and energy. The lack of distinct boundaries and the blending of forms create ambiguity, leaving the viewer to infer the narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and burnished aquatint [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1951.10.51

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harris 1964, no. 256, State II (trial proof/posthumous)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

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

Wikidata ID

Q65223753

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