He defends himself well
Artist
Francisco de Goya
(Spanish, 1746 - 1828)
Titles
- Plate 78 from The Disasters of War
- Se defiende bien
Dateca. 1810-1820 (published 1863)
Mediumetching, drypoint, burin, burnisher
DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 x 13 1/4 in. (24.4 x 33.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert and Karen Hoehn
CultureSpanish
PortfolioLos desastres de la guerra, first edition by Tomas Harris, March 1863
Catalogue raisonnéHarris 121.III.1b (first edition, with letters, before correction); Blas & Matilla 2000, cat.no.1.
Object numberPC1999.01.78
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionGroup of animals watching a horse being taken down by wolves/dogs. It looks like the horse is taking a bite out of one of the wolves/dogs.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. 1727
ca. 1810-1820 (published 1863)
1812
1513, printed 1540 - 1550