Miren Que Grabes! (Look how solemn they are!)
Francisco Goya Y Lucientes 1746 - 1828
Summary
Two monstrous creatures with donkey heads, claws and hairy bodies carry two grotesque creatures (one each) on their shoulders. One of the former, on the left, has human body and bird head and feet. The other one, on the right, has human body and a donkey-like head. Both have their hands clasped. A crowd of people can be spotted in the background.
Object Name
Miren Que Grabes! (Look how solemn they are!)
Creators Name
Date Created
1799
Dimensions
plate mark: 21.2cm x 16cm
support: 30.2cm x 19.3cm
accession number
1983.868
Collection Group
Place of creation
Spain
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
Credit
Purchased with the assistance of the Bostock Will Trust and the National Art Collections Fund.
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