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Here comes the bogeyman, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
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Here comes the bogeyman, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Here comes the bogeyman, 1799. Plate 3 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political liberalism and revulsion towards ignorance and intellectual oppression
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Here Comes the Bogeyman - A Haunting Satire of 18th Century Spain
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. This print, titled "Here comes the bogeyman" created by renowned artist Francisco Goya in 1799, is a powerful representation of the social and political climate during that time. As part of his series Los Caprichos, this artwork reflects Goya's deep-seated concerns about ignorance, intellectual oppression, and societal repression prevalent in Spain. In this eerie scene set inside a dimly lit bedroom at nightfall, we witness an allegorical figure embodying fear itself - the dreaded bogeyman. With ghostly features and a menacing presence, he stands as a symbol for all that terrifies us. The room is filled with cowering individuals; children huddle together in fearful anticipation while adults attempt to shield them from this phantom-like creature. Goya's masterful etching technique brings out every intricate detail of this nightmare-inducing scene. Through monochrome art media, he skillfully captures the essence of despair and anxiety that plagued Spanish society during this tumultuous period. "Here comes the bogeyman" serves as both a critique on political liberalism and an outcry against intellectual oppression. It reminds us of our collective responsibility to confront our fears head-on rather than succumbing to their power over us. This haunting print by Francisco Goya continues to resonate today as it did more than two centuries ago – reminding us that even amidst darkness and uncertainty, there remains hope
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