A black and white print of a person sleeping at a desk surrounded by multiple cats and owls, with some cats and owls staring at the viewer.

Spanish Romantic artist (1746–1828)

His full name is Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, and he is well known for his paintings, engravings, and drawings, including the series Los Caprichos, The Disasters of War, and The Third of May 1808.

Francisco Goya

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A person with dark hair is sleeping on a table, resting their head on their arm, surrounded by several cats and owls. Some animals look at the person, while others face different directions.

Goya’s print The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters (1799) is one of the most iconic images from his series Los Caprichos. Explore how Goya’s print works as both a cautionary image and a social critique.

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