Francisco Goya, Chiton, 1800s, Etching and Aquatint on Paper

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Chiton is an original etching realized by Francisco Goya and published for the first time in 1799. Etching on paper. … Read more Chiton is an original etching realized by Francisco Goya and published for the first time in 1799. Etching on paper. The plate belongs the Third Edition of "Los Caprichos" that has been published in 1868 by the Calcografia Nacional for the Real Academia. The full edition includes 80 works. Plate number 28. Titled on the lower margin "Chiton" (Silence). Excellent conditions. The old woman, always shrinking and praying with the rosary is listening to the unspeakable loves of a lady of good position: in stealth ("Chiton") she will find her rewards. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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