

Curatorial Narrative In the early years of the 19th century, Goya’s series Los Caprichos marked a radical shift in his artistic trajectory, one that would ultimately lead him to push the boundaries of the figurative tradition. “Nadie se conoce” (Nobody knows himself), created between 1796 and 1797, exemplifies this bold experimentation with form and meaning. The artist’s technique here is characterized by a linear brushwork that imbues the image with an unsettling tension, as if the very fabric of reality has been stretched to its limits.At larger scales, such as the edition of 44×62, the monochromatic palette assumes a dramatic importance, casting a somber mood over the spatial rhythm of the room. The chromatic structure, initially fragmented and dissonant, begins to assert itself as a unified whole, exerting an atmospheric weight that can influence the behavior of light within the space. Material pairings, such as rich textiles or
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