Goya, an account of his life and worksCalvert, Albert Frederick
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Goya, an account of his life and works
Calvert, Albert Frederick
Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828
56. A Popular Pastime.
Near an old city-gate in ruins delighted spectators are regarding a
number of girls dancing.
Formerly in collection of Don Eustaquio Lopez. Sold 1866.
57. A Fête.
Don Juan Perez Calvo, Madrid.
58. Outside the Booth.
Mountebanks attracting an audience at a fair.
Marqués de Castro Serna, Madrid.
59. The Tight-Rope Dancers.
A comic troupe, in which it is said there is an allusion to Queen
Maria-Luisa and Godoy.
Marqués de Castro Serna, Madrid.
60. The Greasy Pole.
The pole is erected in the foreground; in mid-distance a village built
on a rock; mountainous background.
Marqués de Casa Torres, Madrid.
61. The Bonfire.
Don Cristobal Ferriz, Madrid.
62. The Bonfire.
Repetition of preceding.
Conde de Villagonzalo, Madrid.
63. The Puppet Merchant.
A toyman offering his wares; women and children around him; a gentleman
seated, whose features recall those of the painter.
Formerly in Martinet Collection. Paris sale, 1896.
64. The Balloon.
A balloon rises, while a considerable group of persons watch its ascent.
Formerly in Madrazo Collection, Madrid.
65. The Siesta.
Two couples asleep on a lawn.
66. The Picnic.
Same subject as No. 1 of Goya’s tapestry cartoons.
Marqués de Torrecilla, Madrid.
67. The House of the Cock.
The _patio_ of an inn. Reproduced as No. 3 of Goya’s Tapestry Cartoons.
Formerly in Yriarte Collection. Paris sale, 1898.
68. The Inundation.
Marqués de Castro Serna, Madrid.
69. The Hurricane.
Surprised by a tornado, a crowd of people run distractedly.
Formerly in collection Eustaquio Lopez. Sale, 1866.
69A. The Burning Village; an Episode of War.
The inhabitants fleeing from their burning houses.
Marqués de Castro Serna, Madrid.
Reproduction of Disasters of War, No. 44.
70. An Aragonese.
Formerly in collection of M. Vallet, Bordeaux.
71. Peasants.
A group of three; a young man, a girl, and an old woman.
Formerly in collection Vallet. Paris sale, 1884.
72. The Angler.
On the bank of a winding river a solitary figure.
Formerly in collection of Don J. M. d’Estoup de Murcia. Doubtful.
73. Country Scene.
Formerly in collection of Don J. M. d’Estoup de Murcia. Doubtful.
74. Sea Piece.
Formerly in collection of Don J. M. d’Estoup de Murcia. Doubtful.
75. The Infuriated Dog.
The maddened animal tries to break away from his chain.
M. Carvalhido, Paris.
76 and 77. Sketches.
Two sketches for equestrian portraits; one for that of the Duke of
Wellington and the other for that of General Palafox. Both sketches
mentioned by Conde de la Viñaza.
78. The Bride’s Toilette.
A maid is drawing on the bride’s stockings.
Conde Esteban de Collantes, Madrid.
79. Can she say ‘Yes’?
Reproduction of Caprice No. 2. Doubtful.
80. Scraping Acquaintance.
Reproduction of Caprice No. 35.
Conde Esteban de Collantes, Madrid.
81. One of the Fates!
Reproduction of Caprice No. 44.
Museum, Bordeaux.
82. Even unto Death!
Reproduction of Caprice No. 55.
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