Author: GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco José de.
Title: Esto si que es leer" (That certainly is being able to read - Das nennt man lesen). Aquatint and outline engraving in dark umber ink on wove paper.
Description: c. 1855 215 x 150 mm (etching), 320 x 215 mm (sheet). 355 x 280 mm (framed). (Madrid, Real Academia de Nobles de San Fernando, c. 1855). From: "Los Caprichos", plate 29, 2nd issue, printed in 50 copies only. "This edition is well printed and the plates still show relatively little wear" (Harris). Goya describes this leaf: "They are combing his hair, they are putting on his shoes, he is sleeping and he is studying. No one shall say that he is not making the most of his time" (after Harris). - Delteil 66; Harris II, pp. 66 and 99, no. 64. GRAPHISCHE EINZELBLAETTER ; ORIGINALGRAPHIK ;

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