GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Ciego
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GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Ciego
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Ciego enamorado de su potra (Blind man in love with his hernia). Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum
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Blind Francisco Goya Lucientes Prado Romanticism Hernia Up Right
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Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, a Spanish painter and printmaker, is renowned for his mastery of the Romantic style, and this drawing, titled "Ciego enamorado de su potra" or "Blind man in love with his hernia," is a poignant testament to his artistic genius. Created during the late 18th or early 19th century, this vertical drawing showcases Goya's exceptional use of color and his ability to convey emotion through his art. The subject of the drawing is a blind man, deeply enamored with a woman, depicted in the lower right corner of the image. The man's face is etched with the lines of age and sorrow, his eyes closed as if lost in thought or memory. His hand reaches out towards the figure of the woman, who is shown in profile, her form distorted by the artist's innovative use of perspective. The man's other hand rests on his hernia, a physical ailment that adds to the sense of vulnerability and longing. Despite his blindness, the man's love for the woman is palpable, and Goya masterfully captures the intensity of his emotion through the use of color and line. The man's skin is rendered in rich, earthy tones, while the woman's figure is bathed in soft, muted hues. The contrast between the two creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to share in the man's passion. This drawing is a rare and beautiful example of Goya's Romantic style, and is currently housed in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. It is a testament to the power of love to transcend even the most profound physical limitations, and serves as a reminder of the enduring beauty and emotion that can be found in art.
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