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DiaporamaThe sleep of reason brings forth monsters
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746 – 1828)
Francisco Goya (1746-1828): Explore the life & work of Spain's Romantic master. Known for portraits, dark satire & 'Disasters of War'. A pivotal figure in art history.
About this artwork
- Title: The sleep of reason brings forth monsters
- Artist: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Romanticism
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: symbolism & vision , reason vs imagination
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: spanish baroque art , satirical printmaking , copper plate engraving
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
Quick Facts
- Artist: Francisco Goya y Lucientes
- Subject or theme: Reason vs. Imagination; Nightmare; Critique of society
- Notable elements or techniques: Complex hatching; Bats; Owls; Dramatic contrasts
- Medium: Etching, aquatint
- Title: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
- Location: Museo del Prado
- Year: 1799
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