Disparate femenino (Feminine Folly)

in or after 1816

Francisco Goya

Associated Names
Francisco Goya

Artist, Spanish, 1746 - 1828

This is a painting of figures engaging in a playful activity with a blanket. The artwork showcases a group of figures surrounding and holding a large piece of cloth or blanket. One of the figures appears to be airborne, in a dynamic pose, as if being tossed or jumping upwards with the help of the cloth. The figures around the blanket are dressed in long garments. The scene conveys motion and interaction among the figures. The background is plain, drawing attention to the activity in the foreground.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1984

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., February 1984.

Bibliography

1964

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

Wikidata ID

Q65223797

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