Great Goya Etchings: The Proverbs, The Tauromaquia and The Bulls of Bordeaux

by Francisco de Goya, Philip Hofer (Introduction)

A stunning gallery of Goya's later works, this lavish volume presents prints from The Proverbs, La Tauromaquia, and The Bulls of Bordeaux. Its 78 etchings recapture the incomparable grandeur of Goya's art as well as the major themes of his works — the Bible, human folly, and the brutal pageantry of bullfighting.
Savage yet sympathetic, the nightmare visions of The Proverbs are among Goya's most enigmatic works. The realism of La Tauromaquia and The Bulls of Bordeaux is similarly striking, with remarkably accurate images of bulls and fighters. Each etching appears with the original caption and an English translation. Additional text sheds light on the life and times of the great Spanish master. Students, collectors, and other art lovers will prize this magnificently reproduced edition, which is also the lowest-priced collection of Goya's etchings.

Genres: Art, Art History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2006

About the author

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was an Aragonese Spanish painter and printmaker. Goya was a court painter to the Spanish Crown and a chronicler of history. He has been regarded both as the last of the Old Masters and as the first of the moderns. The subversive and subjective element in his art, as well as his bold handling of paint, provided a model for the work of later generations of artists, notably Manet and Picasso.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Large copies of Goya’s etchings. Interesting information in the introductions to each section.

[Sean A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the first series, which was called 'the follies' or 'the disparates'. as well done as they are, i didn't really like the series about bullfights, which unfortunately made up the majority of this book. maybe next time i order a goya book i will do more research as to what the content of the etchings or paintings are and see if it suits my visual/storyboard interests...

[Phillip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short Informative Introductions. Good Detail in Graphics. Would have appreciated more background in intro.