A country dance
ca. 1812-20
Francisco de Goya captures a lively moment of rural celebration in this energetic sketch, likely created during the turbulent years of the Peninsular War around 1812. A grinning man brandishes what looks like festive flags while dancing with a woman, their movements frozen in a joyous, almost chaotic rhythm. In the background, a guitarist strums away, providing the soundtrack for this spontaneous country dance. Despite the dark times in Spain, Goya’s loose, expressive brushstrokes reveal his fascination with the resilience and spirit of ordinary people, offering a rare glimpse of joy from the artist famous for his haunting 'Black Paintings'.
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