Goya by Anna Reuter

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With acute powers of observation and artistic innovation, Francisco de Goya captured the soul of the Spanish nation in turmoil, around the dawn of the 19th century. In this complete collection of his 287 etchings and lithographs, we see into the mind of an artist unafraid to navigate the depths of human folly, hypocrisy, violence, and power.

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Goya by Anna Reuter

With acute powers of observation and artistic innovation, Francisco de Goyacaptured the soul of the Spanish nation in turmoil, around the dawn of the 19th century. In this complete collection of his 287 etchings and lithographs, we see into the mind of an artist unafraid to navigate the depths of human folly, hypocrisy, violence, and power.
“Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with reason, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of marvels” * Francisco de Goya, 1799 *
Anna Reuter earned her PhD in art history from Philipps University in Marburg. She has worked on numerous exhibition projects in Spain and abroad, as well as on scholarly publications on European and Spanish art. She is an independent scholar specialised in the work of Francisco de Goya and in Old Master drawings.  José Manuel Matilla is the head of the Department of Prints and Drawings at the Prado. He previously coor­dinated the activities of the Calcografía Nacional de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. His research focusses on drawings and prints by Goya and on Spanish copper engravings of the 17th century.
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ISBN 13 9783836581516
ISBN 10 3836581515
Title Goya
Author Anna Reuter
Series Classics Ser
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taschen GmbH
Year published 2025-07-22
Number of pages 600
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.