Truth has died
Artist
Francisco de Goya
(Spanish, 1746 - 1828)
Titles
- Murio la verdad
- Plate 79 from The Disasters of War
Dateca. 1810-1820 (published 1863)
Mediumetching, burnisher
DimensionsOverall: 9 11/16 x 13 1/8 in. (24.6 x 33.3 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 numberPC1999.01.79
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionA woman (Truth) lies theatrically on the ground, while the masses gather around. A figure wearing a bishop's miter stands at center looking over the woman. Some figures have shovels. Light radiates out from her body.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.
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