Madrid, Caleografia Nacional 1799.

Original etching by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) from the series 'Los Caprichos'. Printed on vellum paper. From the 8th Edition printed between 1905 and 1907 from the original plates. Edition: 180 copies. -- Leaf mass: approx. 32.5x23cm. Plate dimensions: approx. 21x15cm. -- slightly browned, otherwise in good condition. || Original etching by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828), out of the 8th edition of his series 'Los Caprichos', printed between 1905 and 1907 from the original plates, and published in a limited edition of 180 copies. The eighth edition was printed on fine, thin, smooth, wove paper, onto sheets measuring 355 x 255 mm, in sepia and black ink. -- Size of sheet: c. 12.8x9. inches. Size of plate: c. 8.3 x 5.9 inches. -- somewhat browned, otherwise in good condition. - Ref. Harris 36-115 (= Delteil 38-117). || Los Caprichos, a series of 80 prints by Francisco Goya, created between 1797 and 1798, serve as a scathing critique of Spanish society during the Enlightenment era. Through aquatint and etching, Goya exposes the follies and superstitions prevalent in society, targeting the ruling class, religious institutions, and societal norms. Each print is accompanied by Goya's cryptic explanations (through a title written below the images), shedding light on his intentions. The subjects that Goya chose for these prints are "from the multitude of follies and blunders common in every civil society, as well as from the vulgar prejudices and lies authorized by custom, ignorance or interest, those that he has thought most suitable matter for ridicule ". Despite its withdrawal from public sale shortly after release, Los Caprichos remains a significant precursor to modernist movements, offering a raw depiction of contemporary society. Goya's work continues to influence not only visual arts but also literature, philosophy, and social commentary, demonstrating its enduring relevance across diverse fields.

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