Terms and conditions of use
To rise and to fall
(Subir y bajar)
(1797-1798)
plate 56 from Los Caprichos (The Caprices) series (1797–98), published 1799
Medium
etching and burnished aquatint printed in sepia ink
Measurements
18.9 × 12.4 cm (image) 21.6 × 15.0 cm (plate) 24.6 × 17.5 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1976
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Madrid, Spain
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Harris 91.III.1
Edition
1st edition
Printing/Publishing
published by Goya, Madrid
Inscription
inscribed in plate above image u.r.c.: 56.
inscribed in plate below image l.c.: Subir y bajar
Accession Number
P1.56-1976
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Humour and Satire Relationships and Interactions
Subjects (specific)
creatures hooves (animal components) legendary beings men (male humans) power satire (artistic device) satyrs social status
Movements
Romanticism (modern European styles)