Chiton. (Hush.)
1796-1797
Francisco de Goya’s famous *Los Caprichos* series is a masterclass in social satire, and plate 28, titled 'Chiton' (meaning 'Hush'), is a perfect example. A hunched old man leans heavily on his cane while a woman in a dark, heavy mantilla whispers urgently into his ear. The stark contrast between the deep shadows of her cloak and the pale background creates a moody, suspenseful atmosphere. Goya created these prints to mock the stupidity and superstitions of 18th-century Spain, and here he captures the universal paranoia of sharing dangerous secrets.
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