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The Old Women (detail of the faces), 1808-1812 (oil on canvas)
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The Old Women (detail of the faces), 1808-1812 (oil on canvas)
XIR896310 The Old Women (detail of the faces), 1808-1812 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 181u125 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: Vieilles. Detail : les visages. PEINTURE GOYA Y LUCIENTES Francisco de (1746 - 1828) MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS LILLE IMAGE:Colour/Monochrome COUNTRY:Espagne BEN:(list!) musee des beaux-arts, annie scottez de wambrechies (jardin du musee des beaux-arts, 59000, lille, fra, t: 03 20 57 01 84) conds: " justif" DETAIL cadrepar la prise de vue, VISAGE divers (voir aussi : TETE), PEINTURE (TYPE D OEUVRE) LA58877 Detail musee cadre BEAUX ARTS); Spanish, out of copyright
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Aged Chiaroscuro Melancholy Nightmarish Observing Old Woman Romanticism Wing
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This print captures a detailed close-up of "The Old Women" by Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes. Painted between 1808 and 1812, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional ability to convey emotion through his brushstrokes. In this particular detail, we are drawn to the faces of these elderly women, their expressions filled with a profound sense of melancholy and introspection. Goya masterfully uses chiaroscuro, contrasting black and white tones, to create a nightmarish atmosphere that adds depth and intensity to the scene. One woman is shown holding a book while another gazes into the distance with an enigmatic expression. The presence of a man's face emerging from behind one of them adds an element of mystery and intrigue. It is as if they are caught in a moment of contemplation or perhaps engaged in conversation about life's complexities. Goya's attention to detail allows us to observe every wrinkle, every line etched onto their weathered faces – symbols of wisdom gained through years lived. This painting serves as an allegory for aging and the passage of time. "The Old Women (detail of the faces)" exemplifies Goya's mastery in capturing human emotions within his works. Its romanticism echoes throughout the 19th century art movement while also leaving room for personal interpretation.
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