Bobalicón (Silly Idiot)
Francisco Goya Y Lucientes 1746 - 1828
Summary
A dancing giant holding castagnettes, stands to the right. He is facing a smaller man who stands to the left and is supporting a second figure who appears to be leaning against him. To each side of the giant are shadowy faces with grotesque expressions.
Object Name
Bobalicón (Silly Idiot)
Creators Name
Date Created
1864
Dimensions
plate mark: 24.3cm x 34.5cm
support: 30.4cm x 41.7cm
accession number
1984.5
Collection Group
Place of creation
Madrid
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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