This exploration of Francisco Goya's graphic output reveals his technical virtuosity and boundless imagination

This book presents the first focused investigation of Francisco Goya's (1746-1828) graphic output. Spanning six decades, Goya's works on paper reflect the transformation and turmoil of the Enlightenment, the Inquisition, and Spain's years of constitutional government. Two essays, a detailed chronology, and more than 100 featured artworks illuminate the remarkable breadth and power of Goya's drawings and prints, situating the artist within his historical moment. The selected pieces document the various phases and qualities of Goya's graphic work--from his early etchings after Velázquez through print series such as the Caprichos and The Disasters of War to his late lithographs, The Bulls of Bordeaux, and including albums of drawings that reveal the artist's nightmares, dreams, and visions.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press

Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(February 8-May 2, 2021)

Author: Mark McDonald
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Published: 02/08/2021
Pages: 320
Weight: 3.75lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.30w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781588397140

About the Author
Mark McDonald is curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.