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Francisco Goya
"Nohubo remedio" (There was no remedy) - Etching and Aquatint on Paper

1799

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"Nohubo remedio" (There was no remedy) - Etching and Aquatint on Paper Bold 3rd or 4th edition, circa 1868-1878, with burnished aquatints, drypoints etching, and engravings by Franciso de Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828). Fine impression in dark umber ink on wove paper. A woman is dressed in a tall pointed cap, with her arms and neck bound in some kind of restraint, riding a donkey through a crowd. The people in the crowd bear sinister and grimaced expressions. Behind the captured woman, two officials in ornate hats and wigs ride horses and hold whips. Titled "Nohubo remedio" at the bottom, meaning "there was no remedy" or "nothing could be done about it." Numbered "24" in the upper right corner, just inside the plate. This piece is a critique of the Inquisition - this victim had no chance for justice as they were swept up in the superstition and ignorance of the times. The third edition was made by the Calcografia Nacional as well, and the complete set is made up of 80 original etchings with burnished aquatints, drypoints, and engravings on woven paper, and was published in 1868. This edition is very well-printed on a strong absorbent paper that is similar to that of the second edition. All the sheets are numbered on the upper part and titled on the lower central margin. The sheets are bound along the left edge, in yellow pasteboard covers on which 'Caprichos de Goya-Coleccion de ochenta estampas grabadas al agua fuerte con aguadas de resina por el mismo' is printed. The sheets measure 310 x 230 mm; a dark umber ink was used for the whole series. The fourth edition is a very limited edition of prints, only 65, published in 1878 ca. by the Calcografia Nacional. This edition again presents the same paper, ink, and cover as those of the third edition. "GOYA 43358 (37)" is written in pencil on verso. Tag on verso from previous owner. Presented in an ornate gilded frame with a linen liner. Frame size: 22.5"H x 20.5"W Plate size: (213 x 150) Sheet 11 94" x 8.75 (302 x 221)
  • Creator:
    Francisco Goya (1746 - 1928, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    1799
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
    Very good condition for it's age. Very mild tonal ageing from a previous mat, but not visible unless removed from frame and mat.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH84481stDibs: LU54211919032
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