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Los Caprichos.

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco José de.

  • Published: 1978 , Madrid: Ediciones de la Mota,
Madrid: Ediciones de la Mota,, 1978. Goya's acerbic critique of the decline of society Commemorative limited edition, number 147 of 250 copies with a hand-engraved sterling silver replica of the plate used to print the portrait of Goya, from a total edition of 280 copies. This copy unusually has a signed and notarized certificate of authenticity from the publisher, apparently acquired after publication. Goya created Los Caprichos between 1797 and 1798, shortly after becoming deaf from a prolonged illness. As a result, he was increasingly withdrawn and isolated, a state reflected in the etchings, first published as an album in 1799. They criticize "the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance or self-interest have made usual" (Goya, quoted by Gussak, p. 84). 3 vols, folio. Original leather portfolios (525 x 405 mm), spines lettered and tooled in gilt, floral gilt borders on covers. Vol. I: 2 blank bifolia, 5 text bifolia, plates 1-20 (each within bifolium of printed text), etched metal plate (165 x 119 mm) window-mounted within brown moire silk-covered board (205 x 385 mm); Vol. II: 2 blank bifolia, plates 21-50 (each within bifolium of printed text); Vol. III: 2 blank bifolia, plates 51-80 (each within bifolium of printed text). In original leather-entry cloth slipcases. Plates and contents fine and bright; spines of portfolios and extremities of slipcases rubbed, small numbered stickers to slipcases of Vols. I and II, small repaired abrasion to spine of Vol. III portfolio, minor damp stain at foot, not affecting contents, edges of slipcase a little worn. A very good set. David Gussak, The Frenzied Dance of Art and Violence, 2022.

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