Why?
Artist
Francisco de Goya
(Spanish, 1746 - 1828)
Titles
- Plate 32 from The Disasters of War
- Por qué?
Dateca. 1810 (published 1863)
Mediumetching, lavis, drypoint, burin, and burnisher
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. (24.8 x 33.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert and Karen Hoehn
CultureSpanish
Inscribed"Por qué?" printed below image in plate; number 32 printed outside image in plate u.l.; number 49 printed in plate outside image l.l.; number 32 handwritten in plate outside image l.r.
PortfolioLos desastres de la guerra, first edition, published March 1863
Catalogue raisonnéHarris 152.III.1.b (first edition, with letters, after correction); Blas & Matilla 2000, cat.no.32.
Object numberPC1999.01.32
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionA man tied by the neck to a tree, two soldiers pull at his legs, another stands at his back and pushes him with his foot, choking him; man's eyes are closed, mouth open, expression is pained.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
c. 1920s
c. 1645
1661
2002-2003
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