Little Giants (1791-2) by Francisco Goya

Little Giants - Francisco Goya - 1791-2

Artwork Information

TitleLittle Giants
ArtistFrancisco Goya
Date1791-2
MediumOil On Canvas
Dimensions137 x 104 cm
Current LocationMuseo Del Prado, Madrid

About Little Giants

Little Giants, a painting created by Francisco Goya in 1791-2, is one of his most famous works. Goya was a Spanish artist who is known for his representations of socio-political issues through his paintings. Little Giants depicts a giant adopting an aggressive posture, and this can be seen as a commentary on the prevailing social norms and injustices of the time.

Goya’s style has been described as Romantic, emphasizing emotion over reason and exploration of the personal psyche. His formal portraits of the Spanish Court highlight both the wealth and power held by the royal household but also contain veiled criticisms of those in power. Additionally, Goya’s bold handling of paint and subversive imaginative element provided a model for later generations of artists.

Little Giants specifically reflects societal tensions at that time in Spain – he was expressing concern over how ordinary individuals were being ignored or trampled upon by authority figures. It is housed at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain where visitors can view its intricate details up close.

It should come as no surprise that today Francisco Goya is widely considered to be one of the most important Spanish painters throughout history. He has been called both “the last Old Master” due to his outstanding technique but also “the first modern.” Little Giants bears testament to what innovation – both technically and conceptually – can bring to traditional portraiture painting styles.

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