Man Mocked by Two Women
1819-1823 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This work is one of the 'Black Paintings' originally painted directly onto the walls of Goya's house, 'Quinta del Sordo', before being later transferred to canvas. It depicts a somber and haunting scene characteristic of the artist's late period.
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This work belongs to Goya's 'Black Paintings,' a series he created in total isolation while suffering from deteriorating mental and physical health. These images were never intended for public view and were painted directly onto the walls of his farmhouse, reflecting his deeply cynical perspective on humanity at the end of his life.
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Man Mocked by Two Women
Francisco Goya, 1819-1823
