Folly of Fear (Disparate del miedo) by Francisco Goya
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Folly of Fear (Disparate del miedo) by Francisco GoyaFrancisco Goya

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Created between 1815–1823, Francisco Goya’s Disparate del miedo (Folly of Fear) is part of his Los Disparates series. This etching, aquatint, and drypoint work features a cloaked figure symbolizing fear amid chaos and violence. It reflects the anxieties and social upheaval of post-war Spain under Ferdinand VII. The series explores irrationality and absurdity, capturing the tumultuous spirit of its era.