Accession Number2008/1.152.29
TitleThat certainly is being able to read (Esto si que es leer)
Artist(s)Francisco José de Goya y LucientesObject Creation Date1799Medium & Supportetching, burnished aquatint and drypoint on paperDimensions 12 in x 8 in (30.48 cm x 20.32 cm);7 7/8 in x 5 15/16 in (20 cm x 15.08 cm);8 7/16 in x 5 3/4 in (21.43 cm x 14.61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kurt Delbanco in honor of Nicholas Delbanco, and partial purchase with the funds from the W. Hawkins Ferry FundLabel copyPlate 29
That certainly is being able to read.
(Esto si que es leer.)
Etching, burnished aquatint, and drypoint
Gift of Kurt Delbanco in honor of Nicholas Delbanco, and partial purchase with funds from the W. Hawkins Ferry Fund, 2008/1.152.29
Commentary: 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.
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